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VA Technical Reference Model v 24.11

WebSocket Protocol
WebSocket Protocol Standard or Specification

General Information

Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description: WebSocket is a protocol providing two-way (bi-directional) communication channels over a single Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) connection allowing more interaction between a browser and a website. It is currently supported in most major browsers including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. The WebSocket protocol was standardized by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) as RFC 8307 on January 2018.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information:
Decision: View Decisions
Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v24.11
Decision Date: 11/15/2024 at 22:28:43 UTC
Introduced By: TRM Request
Standards Body: Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (11/15/2024 at 22:28:43 UTC).