| Device authentication requires unique identification and authentication that may be defined by type, by specific device, or by a combination of type and device, as deemed appropriate by the organization.
The required strength of the device authentication mechanism is determined by the security categorization of the information system.
Remote network connection is any connection with a device communicating through an external network (e.g., the Internet).
Bidirectional authentication provides a means for both connecting parties to mutually authenticate one another, and cryptographic authentication provides a secure means of authenticating without the use of clear text passwords. The lack of a cryptographic method that can be employed when mutually authenticating introduces an integrity and confidentiality risk to the system.
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