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Version

V1 · R2

CurrentPublished Fri Jul 22 2016

The SSH client must use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode).

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Assessment Title

Rule Text

The SSH client must use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode).

Description

Discussion Text

Cryptographic modules used by the system must be validated by the NIST CVMP as compliant with FIPS 140-2. Cryptography performed by modules not validated is viewed by NIST as providing no protection for the data.

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Objective

V-23827

Rule

SV-28763r1_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

GEN005495

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Determine if the SSH client uses a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode).  If it does not, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Configure the SSH client to use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode).

STIG check 400 of 630 in the VMware ESX 3 Server STIG checklist

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