The VPN client on mobile devices must use CAC authentication when connecting to DoD networks.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
WN08-MO-000001	WN08-MO-000001	WN08-MO-000001_rule		Medium

Description
VPNs are vulnerable to attack if they are not supported by strong authentication. An adversary may be able gain access to network resources and sensitive information if they can compromise the authentication process. CAC authentication is strong cryptographic two-factor authentication that greatly mitigates the risk of VPN authentication breaches.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2012-11-21

Details

Check Text ( C-WN08-MO-000001_chk )
Verify the VPN client on mobile devices is configured to use CAC authentication for connections to DoD networks. If it is not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-WN08-MO-000001_fix)
Configure the VPN client on mobile devices to use CAC authentication when connecting to DoD networks.