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The site wireless policy or wireless remote access policy must include information on required smartphone Wi-Fi security controls.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-24966 WIR-SPP-010 SV-30703r3_rule ECWN-1 Low
Description
Unauthorized and improperly configured smartphone Wi-Fi can allow a hacker to connect to the smartphone and possibably expose sensitive DoD data stored on the smartphone..
STIG Date
Smartphone Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide 2011-06-20

Details

Check Text ( C-31130r3_chk )
Detailed Policy Requirements:
-The site wireless security policy or wireless remote access policy shall including information on locations where smartphone Wi-Fi access is approved or disapproved. The following locations will be specifically listed in the policy:

-Site-managed Wi-Fi access point connected to the NIPRNet (Enclave-NIPRNet Connected)

-Site-managed Wi-Fi access point connected to the Internet only (Internet Gateway Only Connection)

-Public Wi-Fi Hotspot

-Hotel Wi-Fi Hotspot

-Home Wi-Fi network (user managed)

Note: DoD smartphones will not be used to connect to Public or Hotel Hotspots.

Note: Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) will not be used to connect to site-managed Wi-Fi access points connected to the NIPRNet (Enclave-NIPRNet Connected).

Check Procedures:
Interview the IAO. Review the site policy. Verify it contains the required information. Mark as a finding if site policy does not contain the required information.
Fix Text (F-27601r2_fix)
Smartphone Wi-Fi security policy includes required content.