STIGQter: STIG Summary: MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

SQL Server must implement NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules to provision digital signatures.

DISA Rule

SV-214022r617437_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-214022

Group Title

SRG-APP-000514-DB-000381

Rule Version

SQL6-D0-015600

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-002450 - The information system implements organization-defined cryptographic uses and type of cryptography required for each use in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

In Windows, open Administrative Tools >> Local Security Policy.

Expand Local Policies >> Security Options.

In the right-side pane, double-click on "System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing."

Check Contents

Verify that Windows is configured 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."

If the Security Setting for this option is "Disabled" this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-214022

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SQL6-D0-015600

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that Windows is configured 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."

If the Security Setting for this option is "Disabled" this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3993

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