Details

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The application must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated.

For detailed information, refer to NIST FIPS Publication 140-2, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules. Note that the product’s cryptographic modules must be validated and certified by NIST as FIPS-compliant.

Solution

In Windows, open Administrative Tools >> Local Security Policy.

Expand Local Policies >> Security Options.

In the right-side pane, double-click on ‘System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.’

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

• https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_SQL_Server_2016_Y22M01_STIG.zip

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: System and Communications Protection.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.

References

• 800-53|SC-13
• CAT|I
• CCI|CCI-002450
• Rule-ID|SV-214022r754667_rule
• STIG-ID|SQL6-D0-015600
• STIG-Legacy|SV-94011
• STIG-Legacy|V-79305
• Vuln-ID|V-214022

Source

• Tenable.com/audits