STIGQter: STIG Summary: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

The operating system must use cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of audit tools.

DISA Rule

SV-203682r991567_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203682

Group Title

SRG-OS-000278

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000278-GPOS-00108

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-001496 - Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of audit tools.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system to use cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of audit tools.

Check Contents

Verify the operating system uses cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of audit tools. If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-203682

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000278-GPOS-00108

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system uses cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of audit tools. If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895