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Assessment Title
Rule Text
The API implementation must use FIPS-validated encryption and hashing algorithms to protect the confidentiality and integrity of API keys.
Description
Discussion Text
Confidentiality and integrity protections are intended to address the confidentiality and integrity of system information at rest (e.g., network device rule sets) when it is located on a storage device within the network device or as a component of the network device. This protection is required to prevent unauthorized alteration, corruption, or disclosure of information when not stored directly on the network device.
Store API keys securely, avoiding plaintext storage.
Store API keys securely, avoiding plaintext storage.
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