APSC-DV-000560 The application must retain the Standard Mandatory DoW Notice and Consent Banner on the screen until users acknowledge the usage conditions and take explicit actions to log on for further access.
All changes in this version
Maps to AC-8 via CCI-000050
Title
The application must retain the Standard Mandatory DoW Notice and Consent Banner on the screen until users acknowledge the usage conditions and take explicit actions to log on for further access.
Control
If the application has no interactive user interface, this requirement is not applicable. If the user interface is only available via the OS console, e.g., a fat client application installed on a GFE desktop or laptop, and that GFE is configured to display the DoW banner, this requirement is not applicable. Access the application and authenticate if necessary. Verify the banner is displayed and action must be taken to accept terms of use. If the banner is not displayed or no action must be taken to accept terms of use, this is a finding.
Discussion
The banner must be acknowledged by the user prior to allowing the user access to the application. This provides assurance that the user has seen the message and accepted the conditions for access. If the consent banner is not acknowledged by the user, DoW will not be in compliance with system use notifications required by law. To establish acceptance of the application usage policy, a click-through banner at application logon is required. The application must prevent further activity until the user executes a positive action to manifest agreement by clicking on a box indicating "OK".
Related controls
CCI-000050
Fix
Configure the application to retain the standard DoW-approved banner until the user accepts the usage conditions prior to granting access to the application.