The Mainframe Product must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

From Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-001953

SV-82825r1_rule The Mainframe Product 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.

Check content

If the Mainframe Product uses an external security manager for all account management, this is not applicable. Examine user account management configurations. If the Mainframe Product account management is not configured to accept PIV credentials, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the Mainframe Product account management settings to accept PIV credentials.

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