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The operating system must implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-203739 SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176 SV-203739r877380_rule High
Description
Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The operating system must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2022-11-21

Details

Check Text ( C-3864r375281_chk )
Verify the operating system implements NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3864r375282_fix)
Configure the operating system to implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.