Rule version TANS-SV-000035 · STIG v2 · 2021-12-20
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.
Access the Tanium Server interactively.
Log on to the server with an account that has administrative privileges.
Access the server's registry by typing: regedit <enter>.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SOFTWARE >> Wow6432Node >> Tanium >> Tanium Server.
Verify the existence of a DWORD "SSLHonorCipherOrder" with a value of "0x00000001" (hex).
If the DWORD "SSLHonorCipherOrder" does not exist with a value of "0x00000001" (hex), this is a finding.
Access the Tanium Server interactively.
Log on to the server with an account that has administrative privileges.
Access the server's registry by typing: regedit <enter>.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SOFTWARE >> Wow6432Node >> Tanium >> Tanium Server.
Add or modify the DWORD "SSLHonorCipherOrder" to have a value of 0x00000001 (hex).