The system must be configured to use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECCT-1, ECCT-2

SV-48085r1_rule The system must be configured to use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.

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This setting ensures that the system uses algorithms that are FIPS-compliant for encryption, hashing, and signing. FIPS-compliant algorithms meet specific standards established by the U.S. Government and must be the algorithms used for all OS encryption functions.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing" to "Enabled".

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