The DBMS must use NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with the data owners requirements.

From Database Security Requirements Guide

Part of SRG-APP-000416-DB-000380

Associated with: CCI-002450

SV-72587r1_rule The DBMS must use NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with the data owners requirements.

Vulnerability discussion

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.NSA-approved cryptography for classified networks is hardware based. This requirement addresses the compatibility of a DBMS with the encryption devices.

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If the DBMS is deployed in an unclassified environment, this is not applicable (NA). If the DBMS is incompatible with the use of NSA-approved cryptography, this is a finding. If the DBMS is capable but does not use NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards, this is a finding.

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Deploy a DBMS compatible with the use of NSA-approved cryptography. Configure the DBMS and related system components to use NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

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