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The VPN Gateway must accept the Common Access Card (CAC) credential.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-207239 SRG-NET-000341-VPN-001350 SV-207239r608988_rule Medium
Description
The use of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the CAC as the PIV credential 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
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Requirements Guide 2021-09-27

Details

Check Text ( C-7499r573752_chk )
Verify the VPN Gateway accepts PIV credentials.

If the VPN Gateway does not accept the CAC credential, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-7499r573753_fix)
Configure the VPN Gateway to accept the CAC credential.