Check: SRG-APP-000179-NDM-000265
Network Device Management SRG:
SRG-APP-000179-NDM-000265
(in versions v4 r3 through v2 r15)
Title
The network device must use FIPS 140-2 approved algorithms for authentication to a cryptographic module. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
Unapproved mechanisms that are used for authentication to the cryptographic module are not validated and therefore cannot be relied upon to provide confidentiality or integrity, and DoD data may be compromised. Network devices utilizing encryption are required to use FIPS-compliant mechanisms for authenticating to cryptographic modules. FIPS 140-2 is the current standard for validating that mechanisms used to access cryptographic modules utilize authentication that meets DoD requirements. However, authentication algorithms must configure security processes to use only FIPS-approved and NIST-recommended authentication algorithms.
Check Content
Determine if the network device uses FIPS 140-2 approved algorithms for authentication to a cryptographic module. If the network device is not configured to use a FIPS-approved authentication algorithm to a cryptographic module, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the network device to use FIPS 140-2 approved algorithms for authentication to a cryptographic module.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-202072r879616_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-202072
Group Title: SRG-APP-000179
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000803 |
The information system implements mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-7 |
Cryptographic Module Authentication |