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V-207438

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must protect wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.

Rule ID

SV-207438r958678_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-001443

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 VMMs that control wireless devices.

Check Content

Verify the VMM 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 VMM to protect wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.