V-256324
VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
The vCenter Server must require multifactor authentication.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Without the use of multifactor authentication, the ease of access to privileged functions is greatly increased. Multifactor authentication requires using two or more factors to achieve authentication. Factors include: (i) something a user knows (e.g., password/PIN); (ii) something a user has (e.g., cryptographic identification device, token); or (iii) something a user is (e.g., biometric). Satisfies: SRG-APP-000149, SRG-APP-000080, SRG-APP-000150, SRG-APP-000391, SRG-APP-...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
To configure smart card authentication for vCenter when using the embedded identity provider, refer to the supplemental document. For vCenter Servers using a third-party identity provider, consult the product's documentation for enabling multifactor authentication.