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The network element must enforce authorized access to the corresponding private key for PKI-based authentication.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-27345 SRG-NET-000165 SV-34650r1_rule Medium
Description
The principle factor of PKI implementation is the private key used to encrypt or digitally sign information. If the private key is discovered, an attacker can use the key to authenticate as an authorized user and gain access to the network infrastructure.
STIG Date
Network Security Requirements Guide 2011-12-28

Details

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