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The WLAN inactive session timeout must be set for 30 minutes or less.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14888 | WIR0110 | SV-15656r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A WLAN session that never terminates due to inactivity may allow an opening for an adversary to highjack the session to obtain access to the network. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| WLAN Access Point (Enclave-NIPRNet Connected) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) | 2019-02-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-13416r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 1. Review the relevant configuration screen of the WLAN controller or access point. 2. Verify the session timeout setting is set for 30 minutes or less. 4. Mark as a finding if any of the following are found. - Session timeout is not set to 30 minutes or less for the entire WLAN. - The WLAN does not have the capability to enable the session time-out feature. |
| Fix Text (F-34136r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the WLAN inactive session timeout to 30 minutes or less. |