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V-207481

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

Rule ID

SV-207481r958816_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

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 and as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.

Check Content

Verify the VMM accepts Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

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