Title

The DBMS must implement NIST FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 validated cryptographic modules to protect unclassified information requiring confidentiality and cryptographic protection, in accordance with the data owners requirements. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The application must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated. It is the responsibility of the data owner to assess the cryptography requirements in light of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. For detailed information, refer to NIST FIPS Publication 140-3, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules. Note that the product's cryptographic modules must be validated and certified by NIST as FIPS-compliant.

Check Content

If the DBMS does not employ NIST FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 validated cryptographic modules to generate and verify cryptographic hashes, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Implement NIST FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 validated cryptographic modules to provide cryptographic protection for the unclassified information that requires it.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-206641r879885_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-206641

Group Title: SRG-APP-000514

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