1.2.5 Ensure Exec Timeout for Remote Administrative Sessions (VTY) is set

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Information

This value sets the maximum time of an administrative session that is attached via a VTY line - in most installations this means the maximum time and SSH session can have. This value is set in minutes.

Rationale:

Solution

switch(config)# line vty
switch(config)# exec-timeout 10

Default Value:

By default the exec-timeout is 0 (disabled). In this default setting the value is not shown in the running or saved configuration.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/6524