Title

The application server must electronically verify Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials for access to the management interface. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

The use of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. PIV credentials are only used in an unclassified environment. DoD has mandated the use of the CAC to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under HSPD 12, as well as its use as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems. The application server must electronically verify the use of PIV credentials to access the management interface and perform management functions.

Check Content

Review application server documentation and configuration to ensure the application server electronically verifies PIV credentials to the management interface. If PIV credentials are not electronically verified, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the application server to electronically verify PIV credentials to access the management interface.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-204801r879765_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-204801

Group Title: SRG-APP-000392

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.