V-237415

Discussion

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of using 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. This requirement applies only to ALGs that provide encryption intermediary services (e.g., HTTPS, TLS, or DNSSEC). The CA API Gateway meets NIST FIPS-validated cryptography for digital signatures by using the built-in "Sign XML Element" and "Sign Element" Assertions within Registered Services policies, along with registered keypairs configured in accordance with organizational requirements.

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Open the CA API GW - Policy Manager. 

Double-click each of the Registered Services that has the "Sign XML Element” or “Sign Element” Assertions, or require NIST-FIPS-validated cryptography for digital signatures be enabled. Verify that the Signature Digest Algorithm is SHA-256 or above to meet organizational requirements.

Verify that an approved public-private keypair exists in Tasks >> Manage Private Keys. Right-click on the aforementioned Assertions; whenever used, chose "Select Private Key" and verify the appropriate private key is assigned to be used for the signature. Additionally verify that the "security.fips.enabled" Cluster Wide Property is enabled. 

If any of the above steps are not met, this is a finding.