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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-58163 SRG-APP-000514-DB-000383 SV-72593r1_rule Medium
Description
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 140-2, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules. Note that the product's cryptographic modules must be validated and certified by NIST as FIPS-compliant.
STIG Date
Database Security Requirements Guide 2017-06-23

Details

Check Text ( C-58933r2_chk )
If the DBMS contains, or is intended to contain, unclassified information requiring confidentiality and cryptographic protection, and does not employ NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules to provide this protection, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-63371r2_fix)
Implement NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules to provide cryptographic protection for the unclassified information that requires it.