AC-18.1 ยท Authentication and Encryption

Control Description

Protect wireless access to the system using authentication of {{ insert: param, ac-18.01_odp }} and encryption.

Impact Baselines
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Not in any baseline
Control Properties
SP800-53-enhancement
system
Enhancement
Control Statement
The control requirements

Protect wireless access to the system using authentication of {{ insert: param, ac-18.01_odp }} and encryption.

Supplemental Guidance

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.

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