STIGQter: STIG Summary: Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Mainframe Product 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-253508r1117186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253508

Group Title

SRG-APP-000416

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000416-MFP-000269

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Mainframe Product to implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information using an external security manager.

Check Contents

If the Mainframe Product is deployed in an unclassified environment, this is not applicable.

Examine installation and configuration settings.

If the Mainframe Product does not implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information using an external security manager (ESM), this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253508

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000416-MFP-000269

Severity Override Guidance

If the Mainframe Product is deployed in an unclassified environment, this is not applicable.

Examine installation and configuration settings.

If the Mainframe Product does not implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information using an external security manager (ESM), this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2906