WLAN Bridge Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

The WLAN Bridge Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) (V6 R15) has 34 STIG checks. New to STIG checklists? Read What is a STIG checklist?, CKL vs CKLB, and STIG vs SCAP benchmark.

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Version

V6 · R15

CurrentPublished Fri Apr 26 2019

WLAN components must be FIPS 140-2 certified.

WLAN Bridge Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

Assessment Title

Rule Text

WLAN components must be FIPS 140-2 certified.

Description

Discussion Text

If the DoD WLAN components (WLAN AP, controller, or client) are not NIST FIPS 140-2 (Cryptographic Module Validation Program – CMVP) certified, the WLAN system may not adequately protect sensitive unclassified DoD data from compromise during transmission.

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Objective

V-92237

Rule

SV-102339r1_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

WIR0115-3

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Review the WLAN equipment specification and verify it is FIPS 140-2 (CMVP) certified for data in transit, including authentication credentials.

If the WLAN equipment is not is FIPS 140-2 (CMVP) certified, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Use WLAN equipment that is FIPS 140-2 (CMVP) certified.

STIG check 33 of 34 in the WLAN Bridge STIG (STIG) checklist

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