SC-8 (1)

System and Communications ProtectionRev 5system

Cryptographic Protection

Baselines:ModerateHigh

Control Statement

Implement cryptographic mechanisms to [Selection: organization-defined value] during transmission.

Supplemental Guidance

Encryption protects information from unauthorized disclosure and modification during transmission. Cryptographic mechanisms that protect the confidentiality and integrity of information during transmission include TLS and IPSec. Cryptographic mechanisms used to protect information integrity include cryptographic hash functions that have applications in digital signatures, checksums, and message authentication codes.

Related Controls (2)

SC-12 SC-13

CCI Identifiers (3)

CCI-002419The organization defines the alternative physical safeguards to be employed when cryptographic mechanisms are not implemented to protect information during transmission.CCI-002421Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission.CCI-001128The organization employs cryptographic mechanisms to recognize changes to information during transmission unless otherwise protected by alternative physical measures.

Linked STIG Checks (159)

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