The operating system must protect wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-203689SRG-OS-000300-GPOS-00118SV-203689r991569_ruleCCI-001443medium
Description
Allowing devices and users to connect to the system without first authenticating them allows untrusted access and can lead to a compromise or attack. Wireless technologies include, for example, microwave, packet radio (UHF/VHF), 802.11x, and Bluetooth. Wireless networks use authentication protocols (e.g., EAP/TLS, PEAP), which provide credential protection and mutual authentication. This requirement applies to those operating systems that control wireless devices.
STIGDate
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide2024-12-04

Details

Check Text (C-203689r991569_chk)

Verify the operating system protects wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-3814r374955_fix)

Configure the operating system to protect wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.