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The Palo Alto Networks security platform must use DoD-approved PKI rather than proprietary or self-signed device certificates.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

DoD Instruction 8520.02, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling mandates that certificates must be issued by the DoD PKI or by a DoD-approved PKI for authentication, digital signature, or encryption.

ID
SV-228674r961863_rule
Version
PANW-NM-000141
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Obtain a Device Certificate from the DoD PKI or from a DoD-approved PKI:
Go to Device >> Certificate Management >> Certificates
Select "Import" (at the bottom of the pane). 
In the "Import Certificate" pane, complete each field.
Select "OK".