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The password configured on the WLAN access point for key generation and client access must be set to a 15-character or longer complex password as required by USCYBERCOM CTO 07-15 Rev1.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

If the organization does not use a strong passcode for client access, an adversary is significantly more likely to be able to obtain it. Once this occurs, the adversary may be able to obtain full network access, obtain DoD sensitive information, and attack other DoD information systems.

ID
SV-243134r879601_rule
Version
WLAN-ND-000100
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the key generation password on the WLAN Access Point to a 15-character or longer complex password on access points that do not use AAA servers for authentication.