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Assessment Title
Rule Text
ACF2 must use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to protect passwords in the security database.
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.
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000073-GPOS-00041, SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000073-GPOS-00041, SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042
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