The application must use encryption to implement key exchange and authenticate endpoints prior to establishing a communication channel for key exchange.

From Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000201

SV-84983r1_rule The application must use encryption to implement key exchange and authenticate endpoints prior to establishing a communication channel for key exchange.

Vulnerability discussion

If the application does not use encryption and authenticate endpoints prior to establishing a communication channel and prior to transmitting encryption keys, these keys may be intercepted, and could be used to decrypt the traffic of the current session, leading to potential loss or compromise of DoD data.

Check content

If the application does not implement key exchange, this check is not applicable. Identify all application or supporting infrastructure features using key exchange. Verify the application is using FIPS-140-2 validated cryptographic modules for encryption of keys during key exchange. If the application does not implement encryption for key exchange, this is a finding.

Fix text

Use encryption for key exchange.

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