Title

The operating system must protect wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Allowing devices and users to connect to the system without first authenticating them allows untrusted access and can lead to a compromise or attack. Wireless technologies include, for example, microwave, packet radio (UHF/VHF), 802.11x, and Bluetooth. Wireless networks use authentication protocols (e.g., EAP/TLS, PEAP), which provide credential protection and mutual authentication. This requirement applies to those operating systems that control wireless devices.

Check Content

Verify the operating system protects wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to protect wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-203689r379459_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-203689

Group Title: SRG-OS-000300

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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