Rule version TOSS-05-000363 · STIG v1 · 2026-08-20
The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access.
The DoW has mandated the use of the common access card (CAC) to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, as well as making the CAC a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000375-GPOS-00160, SRG-OS-000376-GPOS-00161, SRG-OS-000377-GPOS-00162
Verify TOSS 5 has the "opensc" package installed using the following command:
$ sudo dnf list --installed opensc
Example output:
opensc.x86_64 0.22.0-2.el9
If the "opensc" package is not installed, this is a finding.
Install the "opensc" package using the following command:
$ sudo dnf install opensc