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V-274607

CAT I (High)

The API must encrypt sensitive cached data.

Rule ID

SV-274607r1143640_rule

STIG

Application Programming Interface (API) Security Requirements Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-001199

Discussion

API caching is often used to cache endpoint responses. Caching will reduce the number of calls made to the endpoint and can improve application performance. Cached data can also include sensitive information that must be protected.

Check Content

Verify the API encrypts sensitive data when it is cached.

If the API does not encrypt sensitive cached data, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Build or configure the API to encrypt sensitive data when cached.