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The system must be configured to use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3383 WN12-SO-000074 SV-52896r2_rule Medium
Description
This setting ensures that the system uses algorithms that are FIPS-compliant for encryption, hashing, and signing. FIPS-compliant algorithms meet specific standards established by the U.S. Government and must be the algorithms used for all OS encryption functions.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-07-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-45822r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing" to "Enabled".