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

The operating system must implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

DISA Rule

SV-203739r987791_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203739

Group Title

SRG-OS-000396

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-002450 - Implement organization-defined types of cryptography for each specified cryptography use.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system to implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

Check Contents

Verify the operating system implements NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-203739

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system implements NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895