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The operating system must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-203728 SRG-OS-000376-GPOS-00161 SV-203728r379855_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 Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, as well as making the CAC a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2021-10-05

Details

Check Text ( C-3853r375191_chk )
Verify the operating system accepts Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3853r375192_fix)
Configure the operating system to accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.