The Windows PAW must be configured to enforce two-factor authentication and use Active Directory for authentication management.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Due to the highly privileged functions of a PAW, a high level of trust must be implemented for access to the PAW, including non-repudiation of the user session. One-factor authentication, including username and password and shared administrator accounts, does not provide adequate assurance.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-243457r819679_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - 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".