The operating system must protect the confidentiality of transmitted information.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-28915 | SRG-OS-000160 | SV-36906r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Ensuring the confidentiality of transmitted information requires operating systems take feasible measures to employ transmission layer security. This requirement applies to communications across internal and external networks. When transmitting data, operating systems need to leverage transmission protection mechanisms, such as TLS, SSL, VPNs, or IPSEC. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Operating System Security Requirements Guide | 2013-03-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (None) |
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| None |