| 8.x |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 8, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 8, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 8, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 8, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 12] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 12] |
Approved w/Constraints
[3, 6, 7, 12] |
| | | | [1] | Vendor offers a 30-day free trial period of PageGate. If it is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Product is used primarily to send texts to mobile equipment. Users must avoid transmitting Personal Identification Information (PII)/Personal Health Information (PHI) or VA sensitive information. | | | [2] | In cases where the technology is used for external connections, a full Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) review is required in accordance VA Directive 6004 , VA Directive 6517, and VA Directive 6513. The local ISO can advise on the ESCCB review process. | | | [3] | Users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Office (ISO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not authorized and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations. | | | [4] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | | [5] | Security Engineering (SE) conducted a pre-assessment and security requirements verification of PageGate. It is advised that if this product is used within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that the following constraints be applied:
1. Ensure to leverage use of a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module to secure VA sensitive data in applications, workstations and devices that utilize PageGate.
2. In addition to the use of FIPS 140-2 encryption, users should have adequate and periodic Security Awareness Training (AT) to prevent sending of PII/PHI or VA sensitive information in plain text messages.
3. At the end of free trial, PageGate should be removed or a full software license purchased to mitigate unwanted application and threat vector on the VA network.
4. When establishing Admin credentials for PageGate, ensure that all VA password requirements are met with regard to length and complexity. VA Handbook 6500 Control IA-5: Authenticator Management sets a standard of at least 8 non-blank characters. They must contain characters from three (3) of the following four (4) categories:
o English upper case characters
o English lower case characters
o Base-10 digits
o Non-alphanumeric special characters
Six of the characters must not occur more than once in the password.
Product is used primarily to send texts to mobile equipment. Users must avoid transmitting Personal Identification Information (PII)/Personal Health Information (PHI) or VA sensitive information. | | | [6] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | | [7] | Per the May 5th, 2015 memorandum from the VA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) FIPS 140-2 Validate Full Disk Encryption (FOE) for Data at Rest in Database Management Systems (DBMS) and in accordance with Federal requirements and VA policy, database management must use Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 compliant encryption to protect the confidentiality and integrity of VA information at rest at the application level. If FIPS 140-2 encryption at the application level is not technically possible, FIPS 140-2 compliant full disk encryption (FOE) must be implemented on the hard drive where the DBMS resides. Appropriate access enforcement and physical security control must also be implemented. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. It is the responsibility of the system owner to work with the local CIO (or designee) and Information Security Officer (ISO) to ensure that a compliant DBMS technology is selected and that if needed, mitigating controls are in place and documented in a System Security Plan (SSP). | | | [8] | Technology must remain patched and operated in accordance with Federal and Department security policies and guidelines in order to mitigate known and future security vulnerabilities. | | | [9] | In cases where the technology is used for external connections, a full Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) review is required in accordance VA Directive 6004 , VA Directive 6517, and VA Directive 6513. The local ISO can advise on the ESCCB review process. | | | [10] | According to the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
Ensure to leverage use of a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module to secure VA sensitive data in applications, workstations and devices that utilize PageGate.
In addition to the use of FIPS 140-2 encryption, users must have adequate and periodic Security Awareness Training (AT) to prevent sending of PII/PHI or VA sensitive information in plain text messages.
When establishing Admin credentials for PageGate, ensure that all VA password requirements are met with regard to length and complexity. VA Handbook 6500 Control IA-5: Authenticator Management sets a standard of at least 8 non-blank characters. They must contain characters from three (3) of the following four (4) categories:
o English upper case characters
o English lower case characters
o Base-10 digits
o Non-alphanumeric special characters
In accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53 and SP 800-70, Information Security is an important business process that must be considered in all phases of the acquisition process to ensure data and information technology (IT) systems are adequately protected against risk of loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. In accordance with FISMA, government information or government IT systems require compliance with the agency IT Security Policy. All information technology acquisitions must meet the requirements outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 39.101 (d) policy ensuring the use of common security configuration checklists in the management of risk. | | | [11] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
According to the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
Ensure to leverage use of a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module to secure VA sensitive data in applications, workstations and devices that utilize PageGate.
In addition to the use of FIPS 140-2 encryption, users must have adequate and periodic Security Awareness Training (AT) to prevent sending of PII/PHI or VA sensitive information in plain text messages.
When establishing Admin credentials for PageGate, ensure that all VA password requirements are met with regard to length and complexity. VA Handbook 6500 Control IA-5: Authenticator Management sets a standard of at least 8 non-blank characters. They must contain characters from three (3) of the following four (4) categories:
o English upper case characters
o English lower case characters
o Base-10 digits
o Non-alphanumeric special characters
In accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53 and SP 800-70, Information Security is an important business process that must be considered in all phases of the acquisition process to ensure data and information technology (IT) systems are adequately protected against risk of loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. In accordance with FISMA, government information or government IT systems require compliance with the agency IT Security Policy. All information technology acquisitions must meet the requirements outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 39.101 (d) policy ensuring the use of common security configuration checklists in the management of risk. | | | [12] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
According to the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
Ensure to leverage use of a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module to secure VA sensitive data in applications, workstations and devices that utilize PageGate.
In addition to the use of FIPS 140-2 encryption, users must have adequate and periodic Security Awareness Training (AT) to prevent sending of PII/PHI or VA sensitive information in plain text messages.
When establishing Admin credentials for PageGate, ensure that all VA password requirements are met with regard to length and complexity. VA Handbook 6500 Control IA-5: Authenticator Management sets a standard of at least 8 non-blank characters. They must contain characters from three (3) of the following four (4) categories:
o English upper case characters
o English lower case characters
o Base-10 digits
o Non-alphanumeric special characters |
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