XenDesktop StoreFront must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

From Citrix XenDesktop v7.x StoreFront Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000213 CCI-001953 CCI-001954 CCI-002418 CCI-002421 CCI-002422

SV-96145r1_rule XenDesktop StoreFront must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

Vulnerability 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 HSPD 12, as well as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.Satisfies: SRG-APP-000391, SRG-APP-000033, SRG-APP-000392, SRG-APP-000439, SRG-APP-000440, SRG-APP-000442

Check content

Open the Citrix StoreFront management console. Select the "Store" node in the left pane. In the "Actions" pane, click "Manage Authentication Methods". Select only the "Smart Card" method. If the "Smart Card" method is not selected or if other methods are selected, this is a finding. Note: If a NetScaler Gateway is handling authentication, "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" may also be selected, this is not a finding.

Fix text

From the Citrix StoreFront management console >> Store node >> Actions pane >> Manage Authentication Methods, select only the "Smart Card" method.

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