V-253427

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To ensure secure DoW websites and DoW-signed code are properly validated, the system must trust the DoW Root Certificate Authorities (CAs). The DoW root certificates will ensure that the trust chain is established for server certificates issued from the DoW CAs.

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Verify the DoW Root CA certificates are installed as Trusted Root Certification Authorities.

The certificates referenced below apply to unclassified systems; refer to PKE documentation for other networks.

Run "PowerShell" as an administrator.

Execute the following command:

Get-ChildItem -Path Cert:Localmachine\root | Where Subject -Like "*DoD*" | FL Subject, NotAfter

If valid DoW Root CA certificates (such as those below) are not displayed, this is a finding. 

Note: The Common Names (CN) below are examples. Verify the "CN" displayed is a DoW Root CA and is not expired. 

Subject: CN=DoD Root CA 3, OU=PKI, OU=DoD, O=U.S. Government, C=US
NotAfter: 12/30/2029

Subject: CN=DoD Root CA 5, OU=PKI, OU=DoD, O=U.S. Government, C=US
NotAfter: 6/14/2041

Subject: CN=DoD Root CA 6 OU=PKI, OU=DoD, O=U.S. Government, C=US
NotAfter: 1/24/2053

Alternately, use the Certificates MMC snap-in:

Run "MMC".

Select "File" and "Add/Remove Snap-in".

Select "Certificates" and click "Add".

Select "Computer account" and click "Next".

Select "Local computer: (the computer this console is running on)" and click "Finish".

Click "OK".

Expand "Certificates" and navigate to Trusted Root Certification Authorities >> Certificates.

For each of the DoW Root CA certificates listed:

Right-click on the certificate and select "Open".

Select the "Details" tab.

Verify the Expiration Date is a future date.

Scroll to the bottom and select "Subject".

If valid (unexpired) DoW Root CA certificates (such as those below) are not listed, this is a finding.

DoD Root CA 3
DoD Root CA 5 
DoD Root CA 6