Title

The operating system must electronically verify Personal Identity Verification (PIV) 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 Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, as well as making the CAC a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.

Check Content

Verify the operating system electronically verifies Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to electronically verify Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-203729r958818_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-203729

Group Title: SRG-OS-000377

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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