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.
It is the responsibility of the data owner to assess the cryptography requirements in light of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.
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
Configure Windows to require the use of FIPS compliant algorithms for the unclassified information that requires it.
Click Start >> Type ‘Local Security Policy’ >> Press Enter >> Expand ‘Local Policies’ >> Select ‘Security Options’ >> Locate ‘System Cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.’ >> Change the Setting option to ‘Enabled’ >> Restart Windows
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
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|II
- CCI|CCI-002450
- Rule-ID|SV-214024r754669_rule
- STIG-ID|SQL6-D0-015800
- STIG-Legacy|SV-94015
- STIG-Legacy|V-79309
- Vuln-ID|V-214024