Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03)_multi-factor-authentication
DevOps & SecurityMulti-Factor Authentication
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Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03) Multi-Factor Authentication
High-Level Description
Family: Identification and Authentication Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Multi-Factor Authentication
What to Check
- Verify Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03) Multi-Factor Authentication is implemented for CUI systems
- Review SSP documentation for Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03)
- Validate CMMC Level 2 assessment objective for Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03)
- Confirm POA&M addresses any gaps for Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03)
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03) implementation description and responsible parties.
Step 2: Assess Implementation
# Verify security controls protecting CUI
# Check access controls, encryption, monitoring as applicable
# For Linux systems:
ls -la /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "CUI\|controlled" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
# For cloud:
# Use cloud-audit-mcp tools to assess posture
Step 3: CMMC Assessment Validation
Verify this requirement passes CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology per SP 800-171A Rev 3.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud CUI environment | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | SSP and POA&M review | Documentation analysis |
Remediation Guide
Requirement Statement
Implement Multi-Factor Authentication per NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3.
Supplemental Guidance
This requirement applies to user accounts. Multi-factor authentication requires the use of two or more different factors to achieve authentication. The authentication factors are defined as follows: something you know (e.g., a personal identification number .PIN), something you have (e.g., a physical authenticator, such as a cryptographic private key), or something you are (e.g., a biometric). Multi-factor authentication solutions that feature physical authenticators include hardware authenticators that provide time-based or challenge-response outputs and smart cards. In addition to authenticating users at the system level, organizations may also employ authentication mechanisms at the application level to provide increased information security.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03) Multi-Factor Authentication not implemented | High | CUI Protection - Identification and Authentication |
| Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03) partially implemented (POA&M) | Medium | CMMC certification risk |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication |
References
Checklist
- SSP documents Multi-Factor Authentication (03.05.03) implementation
- Evidence of operating effectiveness collected
- POA&M addresses any gaps
- CMMC assessment objective met
- Continuous monitoring active