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The network element must employ FIPS-validated cryptography to protect unclassified information.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-27467 | SRG-NET-000220 | SV-34776r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Cryptography is only as strong as the encryption modules/algorithms that are employed to encrypt the data. Use of weak or un-tested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. Hence it is imperative that transmission of traffic that requires privacy utilize FIPS-validated cryptography. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Network Security Requirements Guide | 2011-12-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (None) |
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| None |