2.9.1 Login Banner

Information

The login banner precedes the login prompt. Use a login banner to warn against unauthorized network access attempts or other messages to users.

A legal banner is recommended on all external administrative interfaces. The purpose of a legal banner is to:

- Provide Legal Protection should evidence need to be used from a device.
- Act as a deterrent to potential intruders.
- This banner must be displayed prior to login.

Solution

Configure a banner. An example banner is provided as a reference.

switch(config)#banner login
Enter TEXT message. Type 'EOF' on its own line to end.
*** WARNING ***
This system is private and may be accessed only by authorized users for official purposes.
The system owner reserves the right to monitor any and all activity taking place on this system and any attempts to connect to it.
Individuals using this computer system are subject to having all of their activities monitored and recorded by system personnel.
Use of this system evidences an express consent to such monitoring and agreement that if such monitoring reveals evidence of possible abuse or criminal activity, system personnel may provide the results of such monitoring to appropriate officials.
Unauthorized users or users who exceed (or attempt to exceed), their authorized level of access are subject to prosecution under any local or international laws that apply as well as Company initiated proceedings.
EOF
switch(config)#

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/25683

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL

References: 800-53|AC-8

Plugin: Arista

Control ID: f001b7373d5cf1f97189947ac173e434624945c4aa213aec6c607fa59607415b