IA-7 Cryptographic Module Authentication
Statement
The West Texas A&M University information system implements mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication.
Applicability
This Control applies to all West Texas A&M network information resources. The intended audience for this Control includes all information resource owners, custodians, and users of information resources.
Implementation
Encryption used by the state organization meets the requirements of applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for authentication to a cryptographic module. Encryption mechanisms used on information systems that must comply with federal standards use FIPS 140-2 approved algorithms, at a minimum.