SQL6-D0-015700 - SQL Server must implement NIST FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 validated cryptographic modules to generate and validate cryptographic hashes.

Information

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The application must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated.

For detailed information, refer to NIST FIPS Publication 140-2 or Publication 140-3, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules. Note that the product's cryptographic modules must be validated and certified by NIST as FIPS-compliant.

Solution

Configure Windows to require the use of FIPS compliant algorithms.

Click Start >> Type 'Local Security Policy' >> Press Enter >> Expand 'Local Policies' >> Select 'Security Options' >> Locate 'System Cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.' >> Change the Setting option to 'Enabled' >> Restart Windows

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_SQL_Server_2016_Y24M07_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-13, CAT|I, CCI|CCI-002450, Rule-ID|SV-214023r961857_rule, STIG-ID|SQL6-D0-015700, STIG-Legacy|SV-94013, STIG-Legacy|V-79307, Vuln-ID|V-214023

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 7edd425f8d33331469834339399580d1716238bddb65c86532f794ff8d009848