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

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-207240	SRG-NET-000342-VPN-001360	SV-207240r856714_rule		Medium

Description

DoD has mandated the use of the CAC as the Personal Identity Verification (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-7500r856713_chk)

Verify the VPN Gateway electronically verifies the CAC credential.

If the VPN Gateway does not electronically verify Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-7500r573756_fix)

Configure the VPN Gateway to electronically verify the CAC credential.