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Assessment Title
Rule Text
AAA Services must be configured to encrypt transmitted credentials using a FIPS-validated cryptographic module.
Description
Discussion Text
Passwords need to be protected at all times and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised.
AAA Services can accomplish this by making direct function calls to encryption modules or by leveraging operating system encryption capabilities.
AAA Services can accomplish this by making direct function calls to encryption modules or by leveraging operating system encryption capabilities.
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