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AC-18_wireless-access

DevOps & Security

AC-18_wireless-access is an Agent Skill for devops & security published in the CyberStrikeus/CyberStrike repository on GitHub: a SKILL.md instruction file an AI agent can load to do this task.

Establish configuration requirements, connection requirements, and implementation guidance for each type of wireless access;

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Inspect the Agent Skill at https://github.com/CyberStrikeus/CyberStrike/blob/HEAD/.cyberstrike/skill/NIST/SP800-53_rev5/AC_access-control/AC-18_wireless-access/SKILL.md and all supporting files. Report provenance, permissions, scripts, dependencies, and security risks. Propose an exact installation into .agents/skills/ac-18-wireless-access, but wait for my approval before writing files or running scripts.

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AC-18 Wireless Access

High-Level Description

Family: Access Control (AC) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

Wireless technologies include microwave, packet radio (ultra-high frequency or very high frequency), 802.11x, and Bluetooth. Wireless networks use authentication protocols that provide authenticator protection and mutual authentication.

What to Check

  • Verify AC-18 Wireless Access is documented in SSP
  • Validate all 2 control requirements are implemented
  • Confirm control is operating effectively
  • Review evidence of continuous monitoring for AC-18

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for AC-18 implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.

Step 2: Validate Implementation

# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly

# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null

Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness

Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.

Tools

ToolPurposeUsage
cloud-audit-mcpCheck IAM policies and access controlscloud_audit_iam_policies
hackbrowser-mcpTest web application access controlsbrowser_auth_test

Remediation Guide

Control Statement

Establish configuration requirements, connection requirements, and implementation guidance for each type of wireless access; and Authorize each type of wireless access to the system prior to allowing such connections.

Implementation Guidance

Wireless technologies include microwave, packet radio (ultra-high frequency or very high frequency), 802.11x, and Bluetooth. Wireless networks use authentication protocols that provide authenticator protection and mutual authentication.

Risk Assessment

FindingSeverityImpact
AC-18 Wireless Access not implementedHighAccess Control
AC-18 partially implementedMediumIncomplete Access Control

CWE Categories

CWE IDTitle
CWE-284Improper Access Control

References

Checklist

  • Control documented in SSP
  • Implementation evidence collected
  • Operating effectiveness validated
  • Continuous monitoring in place
  • Related controls (AC-2, AC-3, AC-17, AC-19, CA-9) reviewed