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V-203728

CAT II (Medium)

The operating system must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

Rule ID

SV-203728r958816_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-001953

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 accepts Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

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