The VPN Gateway must accept the Common Access Card (CAC) credential.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-207239	SRG-NET-000341-VPN-001350	SV-207239r856712_rule		Medium

Description

The use of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the CAC as the PIV credential to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under HSPD 12, as well as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.

STIG	Date
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Requirements Guide	2024-12-19

Details

Check Text (C-7499r856711_chk)

Verify the VPN Gateway accepts PIV credentials.

If the VPN Gateway does not accept the CAC credential, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-7499r573753_fix)

Configure the VPN Gateway to accept the CAC credential.