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V-274606

CAT II (Medium)

The API implementation must use FIPS-validated encryption and hashing algorithms to protect the confidentiality and integrity of API keys.

Rule ID

SV-274606r1143639_rule

STIG

Application Programming Interface (API) Security Requirements Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-001199

Discussion

Confidentiality and integrity protections are intended to address the confidentiality and integrity of system information at rest (e.g., network device rule sets) when it is located on a storage device within the network device or as a component of the network device. This protection is required to prevent unauthorized alteration, corruption, or disclosure of information when not stored directly on the network device. Store API keys securely, avoiding plaintext storage.

Check Content

Verify that the API implementation uses FIPS-validated encryption and hashing algorithms to protect API keys. If non-FIPS-validated algorithms are used, or if encryption/hashing is absent, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Identify data elements that require protection. Document the data types and specify protection requirements and methods used.