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1.5.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
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1.6.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
8.3.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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8.4.x (Mac) |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 9] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 9] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
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9.0.x (Mac) |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 7, 8, 9] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 10, 11] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 11, 12] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
9.1.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 10, 11] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 11, 12] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
22.0.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 8, 10, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 8, 11, 12] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
22.1.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
22.2.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
23.0.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Approved w/Constraints [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Approved w/Constraints [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
7.5.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Unapproved |
8.0.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Unapproved |
8.1.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
8.3.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
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Unapproved |
Unapproved |
8.4.x (Win) |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 9] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 9] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
9.0.x (Win) |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 7, 8, 9] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Divest [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 10, 11] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 11, 12] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
9.1.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 7, 8, 10] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 10, 11] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 11, 12] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
22.0.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 8, 10, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 8, 11, 12] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
22.1.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
22.2.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4, 8, 12, 13] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
23.0.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Approved w/Constraints [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Approved w/Constraints [4, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
23.2.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Divest [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
23.3.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
23.3.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18] |
24.0.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
24.0.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
24.1.x (Mac) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
24.1.x (Win) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
| | [1] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. | | [2] | Due to potential information security risks, cloud based technologies may not be used without the approval of the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO). This body is in part responsible for ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised. (Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | [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 approved and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations. | | [4] | 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. | | [5] | 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. | | [6] | Due to potential information security risks for cloud-based technologies, users should coordinate closely with their facility ISSO for guidance and assistance on cloud products. If further guidance is needed contact the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO), which is the body responsible for new software development in and migration of existing systems to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised within the VAEC. For information about Software as a Service (SaaS) products or to submit a SaaS product request with the Project Special Forces (SPF) team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | [7] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Users must ensure that Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft .NET Framework are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’) | | [8] | 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. | | [9] | Due to potential information security risks for cloud-based technologies, users should coordinate closely with their facility ISSO for guidance and assistance on cloud products. If further guidance is needed contact the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO), which is the body responsible for new software development in and migration of existing systems to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised within the VAEC. For information about Software as a Service (SaaS) products or to submit a SaaS product request with the Project Special Forces (SPF) team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | [10] | Due to potential information security risks for cloud-based technologies, users should coordinate closely with their facility ISSO for guidance and assistance on cloud products. If further guidance is needed contact the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO), which is the body responsible for new software development in and migration of existing systems to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised within the VAEC. For information about Software as a Service (SaaS) products or to submit a SaaS product request with the Project Special Forces (PSF) team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | [11] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Users must ensure that Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft .NET Framework are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Users must not utilize Opera Desktop and divest the use of Internet Explorer with this technology. Other approved internet browsers are available. See Category Tab for details. | | [12] | Due to potential information security risks for cloud-based technologies, users should coordinate closely with their facility ISSO for guidance and assistance on cloud products. If further guidance is needed contact the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO), which is the body responsible for new software development in and migration of existing systems to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised within the VAEC. For information about Software as a Service (SaaS) products or to submit a SaaS product request with the VA OIT Product Engineering team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | [13] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Users must ensure that Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Evernote must not be used with this technology, it is unapproved for use at this time. | | [14] | 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 ISSO (Information System Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | [15] | Users should check with their supervisor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO) 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 approved and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations. | | [16] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Users must ensure that Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Evernote must not be used with this technology, it is unapproved for use at this time.
This technology can potentially use Bitmap Image File (BMP), a divested technology. | | [17] | 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 ISSO (Information System Security Officer) to ensure compliance with both VA Handbook 6500 and VA Directive 6500. | | [18] | The Federal Information Processing standards (FIPS) 140-2 certification status of this technology was not able to be verified. This technology will require a 3rd party FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 certified solution for any data containing PHI/PII or VA sensitive information, where applicable. More information regarding the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) can be found on the NIST website. |
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At the time of writing, version 24.1.1 (Win) and version 24.1.1 (Mac) are the most current versions, released 05/23/2024. |