The Windows PAW must be configured to enforce two-factor authentication and use Active Directory for authentication management.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Due to the highly privileged functions of a PAW, a high level of trust must be implemented for access to the PAW, including nonrepudiation of the user session. One-factor authentication, including username and password and shared administrator accounts, does not provide adequate assurance.
- ID
- SV-243457r1015765_rule
- Version
- WPAW-00-001600
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
In Active Directory, configure group policy to enable either smart card or another DOD-approved two-factor authentication method for all PAWs.
- Go to Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options.
- Set "Interactive logon: Require Windows Hello for Business or smart card" to "Enabled".