STIGQter: STIG Summary: Database Security Requirements Guide Version: 4 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The DBMS must provide protected storage for cryptographic keys with organization-defined safeguards and/or hardware protected key store.

DISA Rule

SV-263620r982507_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-263620

Group Title

SRG-APP-000915

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000915-DB-000310

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004910 - Provide protected storage for cryptographic keys with organization-defined safeguards and/or hardware protected key store.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the DBMS to provide protected storage for cryptographic keys with organization-defined safeguards and/or hardware protected key store.

Check Contents

Verify the DBMS is configured to provide protected storage for cryptographic keys with organization-defined safeguards and/or hardware protected key store.

If the DBMS is not configured to provide protected storage for cryptographic keys with organization-defined safeguards and/or hardware protected key store, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-263620

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000915-DB-000310

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the DBMS is configured to provide protected storage for cryptographic keys with organization-defined safeguards and/or hardware protected key store.

If the DBMS is not configured to provide protected storage for cryptographic keys with organization-defined safeguards and/or hardware protected key store, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2902