Title

The VPN Gateway must use FIPS 140-2 compliant mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Unapproved mechanisms that are used for authentication to the cryptographic module are not verified, and therefore cannot be relied upon to provide confidentiality or integrity and DoD data may be compromised. VPN gateways 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.

Check Content

Verify the VPN Gateway uses FIPS 140-2 compliant mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module. If the VPN Gateway does not use FIPS 140-2 compliant mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VPN Gateway to use FIPS 140-2 compliant mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-207222r608988_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-207222

Group Title: SRG-NET-000230

Expert Comments

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