STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Voice Video Services Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 17 Benchmark Date: 25 Oct 2019:

Unified Capability (UC) soft client accessories must be tested and approved.

DISA Rule

SV-17073r2_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-16085

Group Title

UC soft client accessory approval

Rule Version

VVoIP 1745 (GENERAL)

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Ensure UC soft client accessories (i.e., PPGs, ATAs, and/or USB phones) capabilities are reviewed and their functionality tested or validated prior to approval, providing them to users, or implementing them.

Review and test the use of USB phones, USB ATAs, PPGs, and wireless headsets for network bridging capabilities. Do not use such devices if the capability exists except to fulfill a validated mission requirement.

Check Contents

Interview the ISSO to validate compliance with the following requirement:

Ensure UC soft client accessories, including PPGs, ATAs, USB phones, and wireless headsets capabilities are reviewed and their functionality tested or validated prior to approval, providing them to users, or implementing them.

Determine if the use of USB phones, USB ATAs, PPGs, or wireless headsets is permitted and if they are provided to users. If so, determine if the devices have been reviewed and tested as necessary with regard to their network bridging capabilities. If these devices are provided to users and they have not been properly reviewed or tested, this is a finding.

Note: this requirement applies to Bluetooth, DECT/DECT 6.0, and other RF wireless technologies for accessories. Prior to procurement and implementation of any wireless accessory, a risk analysis must be performed to ensure the technology uses acceptable encryption and does not interfere with existing technology use. This guidance is not intended to replace the existing guidance available for wireless headsets used in association with mobile devices.

Vulnerability Number

V-16085

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VVoIP 1745 (GENERAL)

Severity Override Guidance

Interview the ISSO to validate compliance with the following requirement:

Ensure UC soft client accessories, including PPGs, ATAs, USB phones, and wireless headsets capabilities are reviewed and their functionality tested or validated prior to approval, providing them to users, or implementing them.

Determine if the use of USB phones, USB ATAs, PPGs, or wireless headsets is permitted and if they are provided to users. If so, determine if the devices have been reviewed and tested as necessary with regard to their network bridging capabilities. If these devices are provided to users and they have not been properly reviewed or tested, this is a finding.

Note: this requirement applies to Bluetooth, DECT/DECT 6.0, and other RF wireless technologies for accessories. Prior to procurement and implementation of any wireless accessory, a risk analysis must be performed to ensure the technology uses acceptable encryption and does not interfere with existing technology use. This guidance is not intended to replace the existing guidance available for wireless headsets used in association with mobile devices.

Check Content Reference

M

Responsibility

Information Assurance Manager

Target Key

594

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