APSC-DV-003100 The application must use encryption to implement key exchange and authenticate endpoints prior to establishing a communication channel for key exchange.
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Maps to IA-5(6) via CCI-000201
Title
The application must use encryption to implement key exchange and authenticate endpoints prior to establishing a communication channel for key exchange.
Control
If the application does not implement key exchange, this check is not applicable. Identify all application or supporting infrastructure features using key exchange. Verify the application is using FIPS-140-2 validated cryptographic modules for encryption of keys during key exchange. If the application does not implement encryption for key exchange, this is a finding.
Discussion
If the application does not use encryption and authenticate endpoints prior to establishing a communication channel and prior to transmitting encryption keys, these keys may be intercepted, and could be used to decrypt the traffic of the current session, leading to potential loss or compromise of DoW data.
Related controls
CCI-000201
Fix
Use encryption for key exchange.