Citrix StoreFront server must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-234252	CVAD-SF-000855	SV-234252r628797_rule		Medium

Description
The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the Common Access Card (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. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000391, SRG-APP-000033, SRG-APP-000392, SRG-APP-000439, SRG-APP-000440, SRG-APP-000442

Description

The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the Common Access Card (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. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000391, SRG-APP-000033, SRG-APP-000392, SRG-APP-000439, SRG-APP-000440, SRG-APP-000442

STIG	Date
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7.x StoreFront Security Technical Implementation Guide	2021-02-01

Details

Check Text ( C-37437r612116_chk )
Open the Citrix StoreFront management console and select the "Store" node in the left pane. For each Store listed, select the store and perform the following: 1) From the Actions menu item, click "Manage Authentication Methods". 2) Ensure only "Smart card" is selected. If using remote access "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" may also be selected. If the "Smart Card" method is not selected, or if other methods are selected, this is a finding. If "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" is selected, this is not a finding.

Check Text ( C-37437r612116_chk )

Open the Citrix StoreFront management console and select the "Store" node in the left pane.
For each Store listed, select the store and perform the following:
1) From the Actions menu item, click "Manage Authentication Methods".
2) Ensure only "Smart card" is selected. If using remote access "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" may also be selected.

If the "Smart Card" method is not selected, or if other methods are selected, this is a finding.
If "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" is selected, this is not a finding.

Fix Text (F-37402r612117_fix)
Open the Citrix StoreFront management console and select the "Store" node in the left pane. For each Store listed, select the store and perform the following: 1) From the Actions menu item, click "Manage Authentication Methods". 2) Check "Smart card" and uncheck any other authentication methods. If using remote access, select "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway".