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The WLAN inactive session timeout must be set for 30 minutes or less.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14888 WIR0110 SV-15656r1_rule Medium
Description
A WLAN session that never terminates due to inactivity may allow an opening for an adversary to highjack the session to obtain access to the network.
STIG Date
WLAN Access Point (Enclave-NIPRNet Connected) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) 2019-10-02

Details

Check Text ( C-13416r1_chk )
1. Review the relevant configuration screen of the WLAN controller or access point.
2. Verify the session timeout setting is set for 30 minutes or less.
4. Mark as a finding if any of the following are found.
- Session timeout is not set to 30 minutes or less for the entire WLAN.
- The WLAN does not have the capability to enable the session time-out feature.
Fix Text (F-34136r1_fix)
Set the WLAN inactive session timeout to 30 minutes or less.