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Assessment Title
Rule Text
The application must implement cryptographic mechanisms to authenticate organization-defined software or firmware components prior to installation.
Description
Discussion Text
Unauthorized modifications to software or firmware may be indicative of a sophisticated, targeted cyberattack. Cryptographic authentication includes, for example, verifying that software or firmware components have been digitally signed using certificates recognized and approved by organizations. Code signing is an effective method to protect against malicious code.
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