If digital certificates are generated by the remote access gateway for device authentication (e.g., mutual authentication between hosts), the key length and hashing algorithm used must conform to DoD requirements.

Part of SRC-NET-020 Self-generated certificate

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-23755r1_rule If digital certificates are generated by the remote access gateway for device authentication (e.g., mutual authentication between hosts), the key length and hashing algorithm used must conform to DoD requirements.

Vulnerability discussion

Digital certificates which are self-generated are not encouraged but may be unavoidable. If used, then key length and hashing algorithm must conform to DoD standards.

Check content

Ask if digital certificates are generated by the remote access gateway for device authentication. Examine the authentication configuration using the management interface of the remote access gateway. Verify that the key length and hashing algorithm used conform to DoD requirements.

Fix text

If digital certificates are generated by the remote access solution for device authentication, then the key length and hashing algorithm used must conform to DoD requirements.

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