PCI-2.1.1:

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Use the sample of system components and attempt to log on under the supervision of senior system administrators to the identified infrastructure devices using default vendor-supplied accounts and passwords, to verify that default accounts and passwords have been changed. (Use vendor manuals and sources on the Internet to find vendor-supplied accounts and passwords.)


PCI-2.1.1: Verify the following regarding vendor default settings for wireless environments:


  • WEP keys were changed were changed from default at installation, and are changed anytime any one with knowledge of the keys leaves the company or changes positions.
  • Default SSID was changed.
  • Broadcast of the SSID was disabled.
  • Default SNMP community strings on access points were changed.
  • Default passwords on access points were changed.
  • WPA technology is enabled if the wireless system is WPA-capable.
  • Other security-related wireless vendor defaults, if applicable.



Testing Procedures

Insert testing guidance here.

Testing Frequency

Describe testing frequency here.

Evidence Archive Location

Insert hyperlink or location of evidence archive.

Control Stewards Process Narrative

Provide control steward commentary indicating the formal methodology in place.


Control Steward – Jon Doe

Process Illustration

Replace this test by inserting a process diagram, flowchart or other visual representation to illustrate the process narrative as necessary. Include a brief description of the process illustration.

Control Status and Auditors Commentary

The control is effective.


File:Greenlock.jpg

Status is acceptable.

Control Exception Commentary

Status is acceptable.

Remediation Plan

Remediation is not required at this time.


--Mdpeters 09:23, 27 February 2007 (EST)