The VMM must implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

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mediumV-207488SRG-OS-000396SRG-OS-000396-VMM-001590SV-207488r987791_rule2025-09-102

Description

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The VMM must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated.

ℹ️ Check

Verify the VMM implements NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. If it does not, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix

Configure the VMM to implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.