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V-217423

CAT II (Medium)

The BIG-IP appliance must be configured to obtain its public key certificates from an appropriate certificate policy through a DoD-approved service provider.

Rule ID

SV-217423r961863_rule

STIG

F5 BIG-IP Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-000366 CCI-001159

Discussion

For user certificates, each organization obtains certificates from an approved, shared service provider, as required by OMB policy. For federal agencies operating a legacy public key infrastructure cross-certified with the Federal Bridge Certification Authority at medium assurance or higher, this Certification Authority will suffice.

Check Content

Verify the BIG-IP appliance is configured to obtain public key certificates from an appropriate certificate policy through a DoD-approved service provider.

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> System >> Device Certificates >> Device Certificate.

Verify the device certificate has been obtained from an approved service provider.

If the BIG-IP appliance does not obtain its public key certificates from an appropriate certificate policy through a DoD-approved service provider, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the BIG-IP appliance to obtain its public key certificates from an appropriate certificate policy through a DoD-approved service provider.