The AAA Service must be configured to map the authenticated identity to the user account for PKI-based authentication.

From Authentication Authorization and Accounting Service Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-000187

SRG-APP-000177-AAA-000060_rule The AAA Service must be configured to map the authenticated identity to the user account for PKI-based authentication.

Vulnerability discussion

Without mapping the certificate used to authenticate to the user account, the ability to determine the identity of the individual user or group will not be available for forensic analysis.

Check content

If the AAA Service relies on directory services for user account management this is not applicable and the connected directory services must perform this function. Verify the AAA Service is configured to map the authenticated identity to the user account for PKI-based authentication. If the AAA Service are not configured to map the authenticated identity to the user account, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the AAA Service to map the authenticated identity to the user account for PKI-based authentication.

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