WLAN Access Point (Internet Gateway Only Connection) STIG (STIG) Version Comparison

There are 6 differences between versions v6 r12 (Oct. 28, 2016) (the "left" version) and v6 r14 (April 27, 2018) (the "right" version).

Check WIR0114-1 was added to the benchmark in the "right" version.

This check's original form is available here.

Title

WLAN components must be Wi-Fi Alliance certified with WPA2 or WPA3.

Check Content

Review the WLAN equipment specification and verify it is Wi-Fi Alliance certified with either the older WPA2 certification or the newer WPA3 certification. WPA3 is preferred but not required at this time. If the WLAN equipment is not Wi-Fi Alliance certified with WPA2 or WPA3, this is a finding.

Discussion

Fix

Use WLAN equipment that is Wi-Fi Alliance certified with WPA2 or WPA3.