Applicable

(Y)es / (N)o

(C)onfidentiality

(I)ntegrity

(A)vailability

RPN

(C+I+A)

(S)atisfactory

L1

M2

H3

L1

M2

H3

L1

M2

H3

(O)ther than satisfactory +##

sc-13

cryptographic protection

assessment objective:

Determine if:

sc-13[1]

the organization defines cryptographic uses; and

sc-13[2]

the organization defines the type of cryptography required for each use; and

sc-13[3]

the information system implements the organization-defined cryptographic uses and type of cryptography required for each use in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

potential assessment methods and objects:

Examine: [select from: System and communications protection policy; procedures addressing cryptographic protection; information system design documentation; information system configuration settings and associated documentation; cryptographic module validation certificates; list of FIPS validated cryptographic modules; information system audit records; other relevant documents or records].

Interview: [select from: System/network administrators; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities; system developer; organizational personnel with responsibilities for cryptographic protection].

Test: [select from: Automated mechanisms supporting and/or implementing cryptographic protection].