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The VPN client on mobile devices must use either IPSec or SSL/TLS when connecting to DoD networks.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-MO-000003 | WN08-MO-000003 | WN08-MO-000003_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Use of non-standard communications protocols can affect both the availability and confidentiality of communications. IPSec and SSL/TLS are both well-known and tested protocols that provide strong assurance with respect to both IA and interoperability. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-MO-000003_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the VPN client on mobile devices is configured to use IPSec or SSL/TLS for connections to DoD networks. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-MO-000003_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the VPN client on mobile devices to use IPSec or SSL/TLS when connecting to DoD networks. |