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V-206352

Web Server Security Requirements Guide

CAT II

Title

The web server must use encryption strength in accordance with the categorization of data hosted by the web server when remote connections are provided.

Description

<VulnDiscussion>The web server has several remote communications channels. Examples are user requests via http/https, communication to a backend database, or communication to authenticate users. The encryption used to communicate must match the data that is being retrieved or presented. Methods of communication are http for publicly displayed information, https to encrypt when user data is being transmitted, VPN tunneling, or other encryption methods to a database.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositiv...

Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)

Configure the web server to use encryption strength equal to the categorization of data hosted when remote connections are provided.

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