Government Military Standards - 19 PDFs for Better Wireless Security
The Government military standards for Wireless connectivity and security are very comprehensive. The 19 PDF documents found in the 6MB ZIP file below cover numerous wireless conventions and topics. They provide valuable guidelines for corporate IT in creating wireless security policies. They are an excellent educational resource for improving wireless security as well.
Wireless STIG, Version 6 TIM (UNCLASSIFIED)
http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/draft-stigs/index.html
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PRIMARY DOCUMENT
1. INTRODUCTION....13
1.1 Background 13
1.2 Authority ....13
1.3 Scope ...14
1.4 Writing Conventions ....14
1.5 Vulnerability Severity Code Definitions....15
1.6 STIG Distribution...15
1.7 Document Revisions ....15
2. HOW TO PERFORM A WIRELESS REVIEW...17
3. WIRELESS AND HANDHELD SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...19
3.1 Wireless Policy – APPLICABLE to all Devices ...19
3.2 WLAN Compliance Requirements 19
3.2.1 WLAN Network Devices (WLAN Access Points, Controllers, Authentication Servers, &
WIDS).....19
3.2.2 WLAN Network Devices (WLAN Bridges) ...20
3.2.3 WLAN Clients .20
3.2.4 Classified WLANs.21
3.3 Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) Compliance Requirements..22
3.4 Bluetooth ....23
3.5 Miscellaneous Wireless Networking Systems Compliance Requirements24
3.5.1 RFID Systems..24
3.5.2 Free Space Optic (FSO) Terminal Devices .....24
3.5.3 Wireless VoIP..24
3.5.4 Wireless Keyboards and Mice .25
3.5.5 ZigBee.25
3.6 PDA, Smartphone, and Non-wireless E-mail device Compliance Requirements .25
3.7 Compliance Requirements for Wireless Remote Access Connections to DoD Networks 26
APPENDIX A. REFERENCES ..29
A.1 Policy References...29
A.2 Technical References ...29
APPENDIX B. VMS PROCEDURES....31
APPENDIX C. LIST OF ACRONYMS.37
APPENDIX D. SRR WORKSHEETS ...43