ComplianceNIST 800-53 enhancement
NIST-AC-18(1) Authentication and Encryption
- Framework
- NIST SP 800-53 rev5 (5.2.0)
- Family
- AC Access Control
- Control
- AC-18(1)
Control statement
Protect wireless access to the system using authentication of [Selection (one or more of): users; devices] and encryption.
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.
Related
Enhancement of · Compliance (1)
- NIST-AC-18 Wireless Access NIST 800-53 control
Related control · Compliance (3)
- NIST-SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management NIST 800-53 control
- NIST-SC-13 Cryptographic Protection NIST 800-53 control
- NIST-SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity NIST 800-53 control