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The WLAN must be WPA2-Enterprise certified.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-30255 WIR0114 SV-39891r1_rule ECSC-1 ECWN-1 Medium
Description
The Wi-Fi Alliance WPA2-Enterprise certification means the WLAN equipment can support DoD requirements, most notably EAP-TLS and AES-CCMP. If the equipment has not been WPA-Enterprise certified, then the equipment may not have the required security functionality to protect DoD networks and information.
STIG Date
WLAN Access Point (Enclave-NIPRNet Connected) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) 2013-03-14

Details

Check Text ( C-38911r1_chk )
Check Procedures:
Review the WLAN system product documentation (specification sheet, administration manual, etc.). Verify the system is WPA2-Enterprise certified. Mark as a finding if not WPA2-Enterprise certified. Note that WPA is the precursor certification to WPA2 and is not sufficient.
Fix Text (F-34048r1_fix)
Procure WPA2-Enterprise certified WLAN equipment.