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The IDPS must detect attack attempts to the wireless network.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
SRG-NET-000265-IDPS-000235 SRG-NET-000265-IDPS-000235 SRG-NET-000265-IDPS-000235_rule Medium
Description
DoD information could be compromised if wireless scanning is not performed to identify unauthorized WLAN clients and access points connected to or attempting to connect to the network. A wireless IDS (WIDS) sensor must be installed and placed to monitor wireless network transmissions for possible attacks and unauthorized traffic.
STIG Date
IDPS Security Requirements Guide (SRG) 2012-03-08

Details

Check Text ( C-43407_chk )
Verify one or more sensors are installed to monitor the network for wireless networking protocols.

If the site does not have a WIDS installed, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-43407_fix)
Install and configure one or more WIDS to monitor the network for unauthorized wireless traffic.