STIGQter: STIG Summary: Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The VPN Gateway must implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission.

DISA Rule

SV-279024r1138059_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-279024

Group Title

SRG-NET-000372

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000372-VPN-001660

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002421 - Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the VPN Gateway to implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission.

Check Contents

Determine if the VPN Gateway implements cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission.

If the VPN Gateway does not implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-279024

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000372-VPN-001660

Severity Override Guidance

Determine if the VPN Gateway implements cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission.

If the VPN Gateway does not implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2920