Require multifactor authentication for nonlocal maintenance sessions
Maintenance · NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2
Requirement
Require multifactor authentication to establish nonlocal maintenance sessions via external network connections and terminate such connections when nonlocal maintenance is complete.
Discussion
Nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic activities are those activities conducted by individuals communicating through an external network. The authentication techniques employed in the establishment of these nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions reflect the network access requirements in 3.5.3.
How this affects your SPRS score
Under the DoD Assessment Methodology, a perfect SPRS score is 110. If this control is not met, 5 points is subtracted from your score.
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