Citrix StoreFront server must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

Severity	Group ID	Group Title	Version	Rule ID	Date	STIG Version
medium	V-234252	SRG-APP-000391	CVAD-SF-000855	SV-234252r628797_rule	2021-02-01	1

Description
The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the Common Access Card (CAC) to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under HSPD 12, as well as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000391, SRG-APP-000033, SRG-APP-000392, SRG-APP-000439, SRG-APP-000440, SRG-APP-000442

Description

The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the Common Access Card (CAC) to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under HSPD 12, as well as a primary component of layered protection for national security systems. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000391, SRG-APP-000033, SRG-APP-000392, SRG-APP-000439, SRG-APP-000440, SRG-APP-000442

ℹ️ Check
Open the Citrix StoreFront management console and select the "Store" node in the left pane. For each Store listed, select the store and perform the following: 1) From the Actions menu item, click "Manage Authentication Methods". 2) Ensure only "Smart card" is selected. If using remote access "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" may also be selected. If the "Smart Card" method is not selected, or if other methods are selected, this is a finding. If "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" is selected, this is not a finding.

ℹ️ Check

Open the Citrix StoreFront management console and select the "Store" node in the left pane. For each Store listed, select the store and perform the following: 1) From the Actions menu item, click "Manage Authentication Methods". 2) Ensure only "Smart card" is selected. If using remote access "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" may also be selected. If the "Smart Card" method is not selected, or if other methods are selected, this is a finding. If "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway" is selected, this is not a finding.

✔️ Fix
Open the Citrix StoreFront management console and select the "Store" node in the left pane. For each Store listed, select the store and perform the following: 1) From the Actions menu item, click "Manage Authentication Methods". 2) Check "Smart card" and uncheck any other authentication methods. If using remote access, select "Pass-through from NetScaler Gateway".