The network device must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-55251	SRG-APP-000391-NDM-000308	SV-69497r1_rule		Medium

Description
The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the CAC to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under HSPD 12, as well as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.

STIG	Date
Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide	2017-07-07

Details

Check Text ( C-55871r1_chk )
Determine if the network device accepts PIV credentials. This requirement may be verified by demonstration. This requirement may be met through use of a properly configured authentication server if the device is configured to use the authentication server. If the network device does not accept PIV credentials, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-60115r1_fix)
Configure the network device or its associated authentication server to accept PIV credentials.