STIGQter: STIG Summary: Application Layer Gateway Security Requirements Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The ALG must use a FIPS-validated cryptographic module to implement encryption services for unclassified information requiring confidentiality.

DISA Rule

SV-278958r1137577_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278958

Group Title

SRG-NET-000575

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000575-ALG-000020

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the ALG to transmit encrypted representations of passwords.

Check Contents

Determine if the ALG enforces password encryption for communications sessions that require transmission of passwords.

If the ALG transmits unencrypted representations of passwords, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278958

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000575-ALG-000020

Severity Override Guidance

Determine if the ALG enforces password encryption for communications sessions that require transmission of passwords.

If the ALG transmits unencrypted representations of passwords, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2904