Title

The Cisco VPN remote access server must be configured to accept Common Access Card (CAC) credential credentials. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the CAC 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.

Check Content

Verify the ASA accepts CAC credentials as shown in the example below. tunnel-group ANY_CONNECT type remote-access tunnel-group ANY_CONNECT webvpn-attributes authentication certificate If the ASA does not accept PIV credentials, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the ASA to accept CAC credentials as shown in the example below. ASA1(config)# tunnel-group ANY_CONNECT webvpn-attributes ASA1(config-tunnel-webvpn)# authentication certificate ASA1(config-tunnel-webvpn)# end

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-239981r856175_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-239981

Group Title: SRG-NET-000341-VPN-001350

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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