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.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-206641	SRG-APP-000514-DB-000383	SV-206641r961857_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 140-3, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules. Note that the product's cryptographic modules must be validated and certified by NIST as FIPS-compliant.

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 140-3, 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	2024-06-20

Details

Check Text ( C-6901r860656_chk )
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 (F-6901r860657_fix)
Implement NIST FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 validated cryptographic modules to provide cryptographic protection for the unclassified information that requires it.