Where digital certificates are used for device authentication, the remote gateway will use DoD-approved PKI rather than default or proprietary device certificates which are preinstalled by the vendor.

Part of SRC-NET-010 Default device certificates

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-23753r1_rule Where digital certificates are used for device authentication, the remote gateway will use DoD-approved PKI rather than default or proprietary device certificates which are preinstalled by the vendor.

Vulnerability discussion

Without secure management implemented with authenticated access controls, strong two-factor authentication, encryption of the management session and audit logs, unauthorized users may gain access to network managed devices compromised, large parts of the network could be incapacitated with only a few commands.

Check content

Review the PKI certificate menu in the device configuration to see if DoD PKI has been implement. The certificate used with contain "DoD". If a certificate is used but it is not DoD-approved, this as a finding.

Fix text

If PKI is used for DEVICE authentication then ensure that a DoD approved certificate is installed. If the device does not have the option to replace the default manufacturer certificate, then the product should be replaced.

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