Set the ‘ip domain-name’

Details

Define a default domain name that the Cisco IOS software uses to complete unqualified hostnames

Rationale:

The domain name is a prerequisite for setting up SSH.

Impact:

Organizations should plan the enterprise network and identify an appropriate domain name for the router.

Solution

Configure an appropriate domain name for the router.

hostname (config)#ip domain name {domain-name}

Default Value:

No domain is set.

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Identification and Authentication.This control applies to the following type of system Cisco.

References

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Updated on July 16, 2022
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