V-206434
Web Server Security Requirements Guide
Title
The web server must employ cryptographic mechanisms (TLS/DTLS/SSL) preventing the unauthorized disclosure of information during transmission.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Preventing the disclosure of transmitted information requires that the web server take measures to employ some form of cryptographic mechanism in order to protect the information during transmission. This is usually achieved through the use of Transport Layer Security (TLS). Transmission of data can take place between the web server and a large number of devices/applications external to the web server. Examples are a web client used by a user, a backend database, an audit server...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Configure the web server to encrypt the transmission of data between the web server and external devices.