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A wireless keyboard or mouse that is compliance with the current Wireless Keyboard and Mouse STIG must be attached to a KVM switch.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6679 | KVM01.005.00 | SV-6839r2_rule | ECWN-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Signals from a wireless device can be intercepted and decoded which can lead to the compromise of sensitive data. The ISSO or SA will ensure wireless keyboards or mice attached to KVM switches are in compliance with the current Wireless Keyboard and Mouse STIG. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch STIG | 2015-12-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2624r2_chk ) |
|---|
| The reviewer will look at the keyboard and the mouse. If either is wireless, it must be in compliance with the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse STIG. |
| Fix Text (F-6267r2_fix) |
|---|
| Reconfigure the wireless device, if possible, to be compliant with the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse STIG. If the wireless device cannot be made compliant with the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse STIG, replace the device with a wireless device that can be made compliant with the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse STIG or with a wired device. |