The application server must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials to access the management interface.

Severity	Group ID	Group Title	Version	Rule ID	Date	STIG Version
high	V-204800	SRG-APP-000391	SRG-APP-000391-AS-000239	SV-204800r961494_rule	2025-02-11	4

Description
The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. PIV credentials are only used in an unclassified environment. DoD has mandated the use of the CAC to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under HSPD 12, as well as its use as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems. The application server must support the use of PIV credentials to access the management interface and perform management functions.

Description

The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. PIV credentials are only used in an unclassified environment. DoD has mandated the use of the CAC to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under HSPD 12, as well as its use as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems. The application server must support the use of PIV credentials to access the management interface and perform management functions.

ℹ️ Check
Review application server documentation and configuration to ensure the application server accepts PIV credentials to the management interface. If PIV credentials are not accepted, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix
Configure the application server to accept PIV credentials to access the management interface.