STIGQter: STIG Summary: Tanium 7.x Operating System on TanOS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 02 Apr 2025:

The Tanium Operating System (TanOS) must use FIPS-validated SHA-2 or higher hash function to protect the integrity of hash message authentication code (HMAC), Key Derivation Functions (KDFs), Random Bit Generation, and hash-only applications.

DISA Rule

SV-254849r971535_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-254849

Group Title

SRG-OS-000120

Rule Version

TANS-OS-000385

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000803 - Implement mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

1. Access the Tanium Server interactively.

2. Log on to the TanOS server with the tanadmin role.

3. Press "A" for "Appliance Configuration Menu," and then press "Enter".

4. Press "A" for "Security," and then press "Enter".

5. Press "X" for "Advanced Security," and then press "Enter".

6. Press "1" for "FIPS 140-2 mode (disabled/enabled)".

7. Type "yes" to confirm enabling FIPS 140-2 Mode and then press "Enter".

8. Press "Enter" at the confirmation prompt that instructs the user to reboot the appliance.

9. Type "RR" and press "Enter" to return to the root menu.

10. Press "B" for "Appliance Maintenance," and then press "Enter".

11. Press "B" for "Reboot/Shutdown," and then press "Enter".

12. Press "1" for "Reboot the appliance," and then press "Enter".

13. Type "Yes", and then press "Enter" to reboot the appliance and complete the configuration.

Check Contents

1. Access the Tanium Server interactively.

2. Log on to the TanOS server with the tanadmin role.

3. Press "A" for "Appliance Configuration Menu," and then press "Enter".

4. Press "A" for "Security," and then press "Enter".

5. Press "X" for "Advanced Security," and then press "Enter".

If the FIPS 140-2 setting is currently disabled or persistently disabled, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-254849

Documentable

False

Rule Version

TANS-OS-000385

Severity Override Guidance

1. Access the Tanium Server interactively.

2. Log on to the TanOS server with the tanadmin role.

3. Press "A" for "Appliance Configuration Menu," and then press "Enter".

4. Press "A" for "Security," and then press "Enter".

5. Press "X" for "Advanced Security," and then press "Enter".

If the FIPS 140-2 setting is currently disabled or persistently disabled, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5491