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RFID Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

  • Version/Release: V6R8
  • Published: 2014-03-18
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This STIG contains the technical security controls for the operation of a RFID Workstation in the DoD environment.
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If a wireless connection (e.g. WLAN, Bluetooth) is used between the RFID scanner and RFID workstation, security requirements must be followed.
Low - V-14034 - SV-14645r1_rule
RMF Control
Severity
Low
CCI
Version
WIR0500
Vuln IDs
  • V-14034
Rule IDs
  • SV-14645r1_rule
Sensitive data stored on the RFID scanner and transmitted to the workstation could be compromised.Information Assurance OfficerECWN-1
Checks: C-11509r1_chk

Detail Policy Requirements: If a wireless connection (e.g. WLAN, Bluetooth) is used between the RFID scanner and RFID workstation, the following requirements must be followed: - If WLAN is used for the wireless connection, assign “WLAN Client” asset posture in VMS to the workstation (or PDA) asset and complete WLAN checks assigned to the workstation (or PDA). - If Bluetooth or some other wireless technology is used for the wireless connection, assign “Bluetooth” asset posture in VMS to the workstation (or PDA) asset and complete Bluetooth checks assigned to the workstation(or PDA). Check Procedures: Verify that the appropriate VMS wireless posture has been assigned to the RFID workstation (or PDA) asset and the appropriate checks have been completed. Mark as a finding if the requirement has not been met.

Fix: F-13509r1_fix

Comply with the security requirements associated with the technology enabling wireless communication between the RFID scanner and RFID computing infrastructure.

b
PDA and Smartphones that are connected to DoD Windows computers via a USB connection must be compliant with requirements.
Medium - V-18625 - SV-31702r1_rule
RMF Control
Severity
Medium
CCI
Version
WIR-MOS-PDA-032
Vuln IDs
  • V-18625
Rule IDs
  • SV-31702r1_rule
PDAs with flash memory can introduce malware to a PC when they are connected for provisioning of the PDA or to transfer data between the PC and PDA, particularly if the PDA is seen by the PC as a mass storage device and autorun in enabled. Information Assurance OfficerECWN-1
Checks: C-22309r1_chk

NOTE: This check applies to any handheld mobile device (PDA, non-email Windows Mobile or Palm OS PDA, iPod, bar code scanner, RFID scanner, cell phone, etc.) that is connected to a DoD Windows PC for the purpose of provisioning or transferring data between the PC and mobile device. This check does not apply to BlackBerrys, Windows Mobile smartphones used for email, and SME PEDs. Requirements for these devices are found in the appropriate STIG for the device. These requirements do not apply to: -PDAs that are never connected to Windows PCs. -PDAs connected to stand-alone DoD Windows computers that are not connected to a DoD network. -PCMCIA cards with flash memory used to store user data. For example, many new broadband wireless modems have this capability. (NOTE: encryption of data stored on the flash memory may be required by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration/DoD Chief Information Officer Memorandum, “Encryption of Sensitive Unclassified Data at Rest on Mobile Computing Devices and Removable Storage,” July 3, 2007.) -PCMCIA cards with non-user addressable ROM flash memory. Detailed Policy Requirements: PDAs and smartphones will not be connected to DoD Windows computers via a USB connection unless the following conditions are met: - The DoD Windows computer utilizes the DoD Host Based Security System (HBSS) with the Device Control Module (DCM). Configuration requirements are found in CTO 10-004A. -Autorun is disabled on the Windows PC. Check Procedures: Interview the IAO and smartphone administrator. Check the following on sample (use 3-4 devices as a random sample) PCs and smartphones: - Verify the site has implemented HBSS with DCM on computers used to connect BlackBerrys. Have the Windows reviewer assist in determining that HBSS with DCM is installed (ususally verified during a Windows Workstation review).. - Verify Autorun is disabled (ususally verified during a Windows Workstation review).

Fix: F-28611r1_fix

Windows PCs used to connect to smartphones will be configured so they are compliant with requirements.