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V-237064

CAT I (High)

The A10 Networks ADC must be a FIPS-compliant version.

Rule ID

SV-237064r639639_rule

STIG

A10 Networks ADC ALG Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R2

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The network element must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated. FIPS compliance is mandated for many functions of network devices. The A10 Networks ADC platforms are either FIPS-compliant versions or non-compliant versions. It is necessary to deploy the FIPS-compliant versions of the model(s). FIPS versions are identified by the designation "FIPS" in the stock keeping unit (SKU).

Check Content

The following command shows the version of ACOS used and other related information:
show version

If the output does not include "Platform features: fips", this is a finding.

Fix Text

Verify that the units deployed are the FIPS-compliant versions. This is identified by the designation "FIPS" in the stock keeping unit (SKU).