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The operating system must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-56815 | SRG-OS-000376-GPOS-00161 | SV-71075r1_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 SRG | 2015-12-31 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57385r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the operating system accepts Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61711r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the operating system to accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. |