Rule version CSCO-NM-000520 · STIG v2 · 2026-06-03
Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take control of a management session enabled on the console or console port that has been left unattended.
From the CLI EXEC mode, type show terminal.
From the GUI, navigate to Administration >> System >> Admin Access >> Settings >> Session.
View the session timeout setting.
If the terminal and administration setting is not set to six minutes or less, this is a finding.
Configure Session Timeout for Administrators.
1. Choose Administration >> System >> Admin Access >> Settings >> Session >> Session Timeout. 2. Enter "6". 3. Click "Save".