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

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

DISA Rule

SV-279027r1138068_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-279027

Group Title

SRG-NET-000575

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000575-VPN-002405

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the VPN Gateway to use a FIPS-validated cryptographic module to implement encryption services for unclassified information requiring confidentiality.

Check Contents

Determine if the VPN Gateway uses a FIPS-validated cryptographic module to implement encryption services for unclassified information requiring confidentiality.

If the VPN Gateway does not use a FIPS-validated cryptographic module to implement encryption services for unclassified information requiring confidentiality, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-279027

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000575-VPN-002405

Severity Override Guidance

Determine if the VPN Gateway uses a FIPS-validated cryptographic module to implement encryption services for unclassified information requiring confidentiality.

If the VPN Gateway does not use a FIPS-validated cryptographic module to implement encryption services for unclassified information requiring confidentiality, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2920