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The Mainframe Product must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-68335 SRG-APP-000391-MFP-000208 SV-82825r1_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 HSPD 12, as well as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.
STIG Date
Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide 2019-12-12

Details

Check Text ( C-68895r1_chk )
If the Mainframe Product uses an external security manager for all account management, this is not applicable.

Examine user account management configurations.

If the Mainframe Product account management is not configured to accept PIV credentials, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-74449r1_fix)
Configure the Mainframe Product account management settings to accept PIV credentials.