The system must be configured to use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-63811	WN10-SO-000230	SV-78301r1_rule		Medium

Description
This setting ensures that the system uses algorithms that are FIPS-compliant for encryption, hashing, and signing. FIPS-compliant algorithms meet specific standards established by the U.S. Government and must be the algorithms used for all OS encryption functions.

STIG	Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-69739r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing" to "Enabled".