Authentication: local authentication is available as a last resort

Information

A local user account should be available in case RADIUS or TACACS+ servers are not reachable or available for authentication.

Solution

Configure at least one user account locally on the TiMOS/SR-OS device.

See Also

https://infoproducts.alcatel-lucent.com/aces/cgi-bin/dbaccessfilename.cgi/9305050101_V1_SR-OS Security Best Practices v2.0.pdf

Item Details

Audit Name: TNS Alcatel-Lucent TiMOS/Nokia SR-OS Best Practice Audit

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-2

Plugin: Alcatel

Control ID: 66e2e2caa5fc430500388b1af85e8b7c64f65c9addc68e2fc0dd52ac1f93db6d