6.2 Ensure SSLEnabled is set to True for Sensitive Connectors - verify SSLEnabled is set to true

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Information

The SSLEnabled setting determines if SSL is enabled for a specific Connector. It is recommended that SSL be utilized for any Connector that sends or receives sensitive information, such as authentication credentials or personal information.

Rationale:

The SSLEnabled setting ensures SSL is active, which will in-turn ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information while in transit.

Solution

In server.xml, set the SSLEnabled attribute to true for each Connector that sends or receives sensitive information

<Connector
...
SSLEnabled='true'
...
/>

Default Value:

SSLEnabled is set to false.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/4103