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Assessment Title
Rule Text
The BIG-IP appliance must only store encrypted representations of passwords.
Description
Discussion Text
Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised.
Network devices must enforce password encryption using an approved cryptographic hash function, when storing passwords.
Network devices must enforce password encryption using an approved cryptographic hash function, when storing passwords.
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