The VPN client on mobile devices must use DoD approved multi-factor authentication tokens (e.g., Common Access Card (CAC) for unclassified systems) when connecting to DoD networks.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-36752	WN08-MO-000001	SV-48425r1_rule	ECWN-1	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. DoD approved multi-factor authentication tokens (e.g., Common Access Card (CAC) for unclassified systems) is strong cryptographic two-factor authentication that greatly mitigates the risk of VPN authentication breaches.

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. DoD approved multi-factor authentication tokens (e.g., Common Access Card (CAC) for unclassified systems) is strong cryptographic two-factor authentication that greatly mitigates the risk of VPN authentication breaches.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-45095r2_chk )
Verify the VPN client on mobile devices is configured to use DoD approved multi-factor authentication tokens (e.g., Common Access Card (CAC) for unclassified systems) for connections to DoD networks. If it is not, this is a finding. Procedures will vary depending on the VPN client used.

Fix Text (F-41556r1_fix)
Configure the VPN client on mobile devices to use DoD approved multi-factor authentication tokens (e.g., Common Access Card (CAC) for unclassified systems) when connecting to DoD networks. Procedures will vary depending on the VPN client used.