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Application Server Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Application servers must use NIST-approved or NSA-approved key management technology and processes.

    <VulnDiscussion>An asymmetric encryption key must be protected during transmission. The public portion of an asymmetric key pair can be freel...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000514

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    Group
  • The application server must use DoD- or CNSS-approved PKI Class 3 or Class 4 certificates.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Class 3 PKI certificates are used for servers and software signing rather than for identifying individuals. Class 4 certifica...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000515

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    Group
  • SRG-APP-000516

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    Group
  • The application server must be configured in accordance with the security configuration settings based on DoD security configuration or implementation guidance, including STIGs, NSA configuration guides, CTOs, and DTMs.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the application to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures com...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000416

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    Group
  • The application server must implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Cryptography is only as strong as the encryption modules/algorithms employed to encrypt the data. Use of weak or untested enc...
    Rule Medium Severity

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