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The DNS server must implement NIST FIPS-validated cryptography for provisioning digital signatures, generating cryptographic hashes, and protecting unclassified information requiring confidentiality.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>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.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-214201r612370_rule
Severity
High
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Navigate to Data Management >> DNS >> Grid DNS properties.

Toggle Advanced Mode click on "DNSSEC" tab.
Follow manual key rollover procedures and update all non-compliant Key Signing Keys (KSK) and Zone Signing Keys (ZSK) to utilize FIPS-approved algorithms.