STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: ForeScout CounterACT NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 12 Sep 2017:

If multifactor authentication is not supported and passwords must be used, CounterACT must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one lower-case character be used.

DISA Rule

SV-90953r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-76265

Group Title

SRG-APP-000167-NDM-000255

Rule Version

CACT-NM-000148

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure CounterACT to require a minimum of one lower-case character.

1. Log on to the CounterACT Administrator UI.
2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Console and Options >> Password and Login.
3. Ensure the "password must contain at least # lower case alphabetic characters" radio button is selected and configured to at least 1.

Check Contents

Determine if CounterACT requires at least one lower-case character to be used in passwords. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review.

1. Log on to the CounterACT Administrator UI.
2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Console and Options >> Password and Login.
3. Verify the "password must contain at least # lower case alphabetic characters" radio button is selected and configured to at least 1.

If CounterACT does not enforce at least one lower-case character, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-76265

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CACT-NM-000148

Severity Override Guidance

Determine if CounterACT requires at least one lower-case character to be used in passwords. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review.

1. Log on to the CounterACT Administrator UI.
2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Console and Options >> Password and Login.
3. Verify the "password must contain at least # lower case alphabetic characters" radio button is selected and configured to at least 1.

If CounterACT does not enforce at least one lower-case character, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3225

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