WLAN must use EAP-TLS.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-3692	WIR0115-01	SV-3692r1_rule	ECSC-1 ECWN-1	Medium

Description
EAP-TLS provides strong cryptographic mutual authentication and key distribution services not found in other EAP methods, and thus provides significantly more protection against attacks than other methods. Additionally, EAP-TLS supports two-factor user authentication on the WLAN client, which provides significantly more protection than methods that rely on a password or certificate alone. EAP-TLS also can leverage DoD CAC in its authentication services, providing additional security and convenience.

Description

EAP-TLS provides strong cryptographic mutual authentication and key distribution services not found in other EAP methods, and thus provides significantly more protection against attacks than other methods. Additionally, EAP-TLS supports two-factor user authentication on the WLAN client, which provides significantly more protection than methods that rely on a password or certificate alone. EAP-TLS also can leverage DoD CAC in its authentication services, providing additional security and convenience.

STIG	Date
WLAN Authentication Server Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)	2013-03-14

Details

Check Text ( C-16042r1_chk )
NOTE: If the equipment is WPA2 certified, then it is capable of supporting this requirement. Review the WLAN equipment configuration to check EAP-TLS is actively used and no other methods are enabled. Mark as a finding if either EAP-TLS is not used or if the WLAN system allows users to connect with other methods.

Fix Text (F-34114r1_fix)
Change the WLAN configuration so it supports EAP-TLS, implementing supporting PKI and AAA infrastructure as necessary. If the WLAN equipment is not capable of supporting EAP-TLS, procure new equipment capable of such support.