AC-18(1)—Wireless Access | Authentication and Encryption
IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5
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>Control Description
Protect wireless access to the system using authentication of [Selection (one or more): users; devices] and encryption.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Wireless networking capabilities represent a significant potential vulnerability that can be exploited by adversaries. To protect systems with wireless access points, strong authentication of users and devices along with strong encryption can reduce susceptibility to threats by adversaries involving wireless technologies.
>Programmatic Queries
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Related Services
AWS IoT Core
Amazon Location Service
AWS Verified Access
CLI Commands
List IoT policies for wireless device authentication
aws iot list-policies --query 'policies[].{Name:policyName,Arn:policyArn}'Describe IoT certificate for wireless auth
aws iot describe-certificate --certificate-id CERT_IDList Verified Access endpoints
aws ec2 describe-verified-access-endpoints --query 'VerifiedAccessEndpoints[].{Id:VerifiedAccessEndpointId,Domain:DomainCertificateArn}'Get IoT thing connectivity status
aws iot describe-thing --thing-name THING_NAME>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-18(1) (Authentication And Encryption)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-18(1)?
- •How frequently is the AC-18(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-18(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-18(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-18(1)?
- •How is AC-18(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-18(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-18(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-18(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-18(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-18(1) compliance?
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