The network element must employ FIPS-validated cryptography to protect information when such information must be separated from individuals who have the necessary clearances yet lack the necessary access approvals.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-27470	SRG-NET-000222	SV-34779r1_rule		Medium

Description
Cryptography is only as strong as the encryption modules/algorithms employed to encrypt the data. Use of weak or un-tested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. FIPS-validated cryptography must be used to protect information when such information must be separated from individuals who have the necessary clearances yet lack the necessary access approvals.

Description

Cryptography is only as strong as the encryption modules/algorithms employed to encrypt the data. Use of weak or un-tested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. FIPS-validated cryptography must be used to protect information when such information must be separated from individuals who have the necessary clearances yet lack the necessary access approvals.

STIG	Date
Network Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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