Information Assurance - Unauthorized Wireless Devices - Connected to the SIPRNet

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-31127	IA-11.01.01	SV-41269r2_rule	ECWN-1	High

Description
Finding unauthorized wireless devices connected and/or operating on the SIPRNet is a security incident and could directly result in the loss or compromise of classified or sensitive information either intentionally or accidentally.

STIG	Date
Traditional Security	2013-07-11

Details

Check Text ( C-39819r2_chk )
1. Check during the walk-around to ensure that unauthorized wireless devices are not connected to the Network (SIPRNet). 2. Consult with Network Reviewers and Wireless Scanners to ensure they have not detected wireless devices. TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: The check is applicable for ALL classified processing environments.

Fix Text (F-35016r2_fix)
Unauthorized wireless devices, such as phones, PDAs, Laptops, etc., must not be connected to the SIPRNet or other classified system/network being reviewed.