A wireless keyboard or mouse that is not in compliance with the current Wireless STIG is attached to a KVM switch.

From Keyboard, Video, Mouse Switch Security STIG

Associated with IA controls: ECWN-1

SV-6839r1_rule A wireless keyboard or mouse that is not in compliance with the current Wireless STIG is attached to a KVM switch.

Vulnerability discussion

Signals from a wireless devices can be intercepted and decoded whick can lead to the compromise of sensitive data.The IAO or SA will ensure that wireless keyboards or mice attached to KVM switches are in compliance with the current Wireless STIG.

Check content

The reviewer will look at the keyboard and the mouse. If either is wireless, verify that it is in compliance with the Wireless STIG section 2.4.

Fix text

Reconfigure the wireless device, if possible, to be compliant with the Wireless STIG section 2.4. If the wireless device cannot be made compliant with the Wireless STIG, replace the device with a wireless device that can be made compliant with the Wireless STIG or with a wire connected device.

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