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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The VPN Gateway must use multifactor authentication (e.g., DoD PKI) for network access to non-privileged accounts.

    <VulnDiscussion>To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, non-privileged users must utilize multifactor authentication to ...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000145

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    Group
  • The VPN Gateway, when utilizing PKI-based authentication, must validate certificates by constructing a certification path (which includes status information) to an accepted trust anchor.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without path validation, an informed trust decision by the relying party cannot be made when presented with any certificate n...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000165

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    Group
  • The VPN Client must implement multifactor authentication for network access to non-privileged accounts such that one of the factors is provided by a device separate from the system gaining access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Using an authentication device, such as a CAC or token that is separate from the information system, ensures that even if the...
    Rule Medium Severity

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