The SAN is not configured to use FIPS 140-1/2 validated encryption algorithm to protect management-to-fabric communications.

Part of FIPS 140-1/2 for management to fabric.

Associated with IA controls: ECNK-1

SV-6783r3_rule The SAN is not configured to use FIPS 140-1/2 validated encryption algorithm to protect management-to-fabric communications.

Vulnerability discussion

The communication between the SAN management consol and the SAN fabric carries sensitive privileged configuration data. This data's confidentiality will be protected with FIPS 140-1/2 validate algorithm for encryption. Configuration data could be used to create a denial of service by disrupting the SAN fabric.The storage administrator will configure the SAN to use FIPS 140-1/2 validated encryption algorithm to protect management-to-fabric communications.

Check content

The reviewer will, with the assistance of the storage administrator, verify that the SAN is configured to use FIPS 140-1/2 validated encryption algorithm to protect management-to-fabric communications.

Fix text

Develop a plan to implement FIPS-140-1/2 validated encryption to protect management-to-fabric communications. Obtain CM approval of the plan and execute the plan.

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