3.3.2.1 Set 'authentication message-digest' for OSPF area

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Information

Enable MD5 authentication for OSPF.

Rationale:

This is part of the OSPF authentication setup.

Impact:

Organizations should plan and implement enterprise security policies that require rigorous authentication methods for routing protocols. Configuring the area 'authentication message-digest' for OSPF enforces these policies by restricting exchanges between network devices.

Solution

Configure the Message Digest option for OSPF.

hostname(config)#router ospf <<em>ospf_process-id</em>>
hostname(config-router)#area <<em>ospf_area-id</em>> authentication message-digest

Default Value:

Not set

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3801

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-7

Plugin: Cisco

Control ID: ecd7a811cdd4897ea5e4e3d81d754de053085c672ad39a639dab430716022c62