If TLS optimization is used, the Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS) that stores secret or private keys must use FIPS-approved key management technology and processes in the production and control of private/secret cryptographic keys.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

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ID: SV-77309r1_rule
Severity: Medium
References: CCI-000068
Updated: about 1 year ago

Configure the Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS) to support FIPS-approved key management technology and processes in the production and control of private/secret cryptographic keys.

Navigate to the device Management Console.
Navigate to Configure >> Optimization >> Advanced Settings
Select "Add a New Peer Cipher".
Scroll down options list until the following is reached: 
"TLSv1.2+FIPS:kRSA+FIPS:!eNULL:!aNULL"

Select that string and a "Rank" of "2".
Click "Add".
Select "Rank 1" "Default" Cipher String.
Click "Remove Selected".
Select "Add a New Client Cipher".
Scroll down options list until the following is reached: 

"TLSv1.2+FIPS:kRSA+FIPS:!eNULL:!aNULL"

Select that string and a "Rank" of "2".
Click "Add".
Select "Rank 1" "Default" Cipher String.
Click "Remove Selected".
Select "Add a New Server Cipher".
Scroll down options list until the following is reached: 

"TLSv1.2+FIPS:kRSA+FIPS:!eNULL:!aNULL"

Select that string and a "Rank" of "2".
Click "Add".
Select "Rank 1" "Default" Cipher String.
Click "Remove Selected".

Navigate to the top of the web page and click "Save" to save these settings permanently.

If TLS optimization is used, the Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS) that stores secret or private keys must use FIPS-approved key management technology and processes in the production and control of private/secret cryptographic keys.

Description

Remediation - Manual Procedure