| 1.x |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12] |
Divest
[5, 8, 12, 13, 14] |
Divest
[5, 8, 12, 13, 14] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
| | | | [1] | This Technology is currently being evaluated, reviewed, and tested in controlled environments. Use of this technology is strictly controlled and not available for use within the general population. | | | [2] | Users must not utilize this technology on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server as it is only compatible with a version that has not been assessed on the TRM.
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- The Redshift ODBC Driver enables users to connect to Amazon Redshift clusters from many third-party SQL client tools and applications. However, at this time, Redshift is unapproved due to VA standardization and the lack of a VA Baseline. In order to reduce costs, risk and overhead in many areas including: training, patching, configuration standards, and documentation, VA has standardized the types and configuration of the database technologies it uses. Before any additional database technologies can be approved for use in VA, VA must evaluate the cost, risk, risk mitigation strategies, and overhead impact of any additions to the VA database standards and then, if agreed, a configuration baseline must be developed, approved by Information Technology Operation (ITOPS) Solution Delivery.
A configuration baseline for Amazon Redshift ODBC must be developed, ratified by ITOPS Solution Delivery, and then published on the BCM website located at: https://vaww.sde.portal.va.gov/svcs/sma/BCM/SitePages/Home.aspx. Currently, a baseline owner has been identified and the required baseline is being drafted and going through the ratification process. Presently, this technology may only be used for development and testing activities and without the use of PHI, PII or VA sensitive data. Until the baseline is ratified, published and this entry updated, a STAT waiver is required to use this technology in production or with any PHI, PII or VA sensitive data. To discuss status of the required baseline, please contact Baseline Configuration Management Team (VA email: VA IT BCM Intake) | | | [3] | 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). | | | [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] | 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. | | | [6] | 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). | | | [7] | 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). | | | [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] | 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). | | | [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 (SPF) team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | | [11] | 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). | | | [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.
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- The Redshift ODBC Driver enables users to connect to Amazon Redshift clusters from many third-party SQL client tools and applications. Redshift is approved and listed in the VAEC Service Catalog; however, project teams requiring the use of Redshift, must work with the VAEC Security Team to ensure that the Redshift data is brought in from a FedRAMP package. The VAEC Security Team will assist the project team in properly documenting the implementation.
A configuration baseline for Amazon Redshift ODBC must be developed, ratified by ITOPS Solution Delivery, and then published on the BCM website located at: https://vaww.sde.portal.va.gov/svcs/sma/BCM/SitePages/Home.aspx. Currently, a baseline owner has been identified and the required baseline is being drafted and going through the ratification process.
Presently, this technology may only be used for development and testing activities and without the use of PHI, PII or VA sensitive data. Until the baseline is ratified, published and this entry updated, a STAT waiver is required to use this technology in production or with any PHI, PII or VA sensitive data.
To discuss status of the required baseline, please contact Baseline Configuration Management Team (VA email: VA IT BCM Intake) | | | [14] | 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. | | | [15] | 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. | | | [16] | 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. | | | [17] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- The Redshift ODBC Driver enables users to connect to Amazon Redshift clusters from many third-party SQL client tools and applications. Redshift is approved and listed in the VAEC Service Catalog; however, project teams requiring the use of Redshift, must work with the VAEC Security Team to ensure that the Redshift data is brought in from a FedRAMP package. The VAEC Security Team will assist the project team in properly documenting the implementation.
A configuration baseline for Amazon Redshift ODBC must be developed, ratified by ITOPS Solution Delivery, and then published on the BCM website located at: https://vaww.sde.portal.va.gov/svcs/sma/BCM/SitePages/Home.aspx. Currently, a baseline owner has been identified and the required baseline is being drafted and going through the ratification process.
Presently, this technology may only be used for development and testing activities and without the use of PHI, PII or VA sensitive data. Until the baseline is ratified, published and this entry updated, a POA&M is required to use this technology in production or with any PHI, PII or VA sensitive data.
To discuss status of the required baseline, please contact Baseline Configuration Management Team (VA email: VA IT BCM Intake) | | | [18] | 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. | | | [19] | Due to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) identified security vulnerabilities, extra vigilance should be applied to ensure the versions remain properly patched to mitigate known and future vulnerabilities. The local ISSO (Information System Security Officer) can provide assistance in reviewing the NIST vulnerabilities. |
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