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The vCenter Server must enable FIPS-validated cryptography.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

FIPS 140-2 is the current standard for validating that mechanisms used to access cryptographic modules use authentication that meets DOD requirements. In vSphere 6.7 and later, ESXi and vCenter Server use FIPS-validated cryptography to protect management interfaces and the VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA). vSphere 7.0 Update 2 and later adds additional FIPS-validated cryptography to vCenter Server Appliance. By default, this FIPS validation option is disabled and must be enabled. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000172, SRG-APP-000179, SRG-APP-000224, SRG-APP-000231, SRG-APP-000412, SRG-APP-000514, SRG-APP-000555, SRG-APP-000600, SRG-APP-000610, SRG-APP-000620, SRG-APP-000630, SRG-APP-000635

ID
SV-256331r885604_rule
Version
VCSA-70-000077
Severity
High
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

From the vSphere Web Client, go to Developer Center >> API Explorer.

From the "Select API" drop-down menu, select appliance.

Expand system/security/global_fips >> PUT.