| 8.x |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints
[1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints
[4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints
[4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints
[4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints
[5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] |
Approved w/Constraints
[5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] |
Approved w/Constraints
[5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] |
Approved w/Constraints
[5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13] |
| | | | [1] | User should ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework is implemented within VA-approved baselines.
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- System owners should deploy FIPS compliant software to ensure VA sensitive
data containing PII/PHI is protected with FIPS 140-2 validated technology.
- System owners should use an approved version of Microsoft .NET Framework
that is listed in the VA Technical Reference Model website.
- Due to potential information security risks, SaaS/PaaS solutions must complete
the Veterans-Focused Integration Process Request (VIPR) process where a
collaborative effort between Demand Management (DM), Enterprise Program
Management Office Information Assurance (EPMO IA), Project Special Forces
(PSF), Enterprise Cloud Solutions Office (ECSO), Chief Technology Officer
(CTO), and stakeholders determines the SaaS/PaaS category during the
Discovery Phase. All SaaS and Non-AWS/Azure (VAEC) PaaS assets are
routed to EPMO IA for Analysis and Approval to Operate (ATO) with technical
oversight, acquisition, production, and sustainment provided by PSF.
| | | [2] | 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. | | | [3] | 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. | | | [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] | User should ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework, Google Chrome, VMware vSphere, and Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server are implemented within VA-approved baselines.
Users must not utilize the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol, as it is unapproved for use on the TRM.
Users should divest use of Citrix Hypervisor, there are other approved virtual machines available for use. (See `Categories` Tab under `Runtime Dependencies`)
Microsoft Hyper-V Server (Standalone Edition) should not be used with this technology, there are other approved virtual machines available for use. (See `Categories` Tab under `Runtime Dependencies`)
Docker Enterprise should not be used with this technology, it is unapproved at this time.
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- System owners should deploy FIPS compliant software to ensure VA sensitive data containing PII/PHI is protected with FIPS 140-2 validated technology.
- System owners should use an approved version of Microsoft .NET Framework that is listed in the VA Technical Reference Model website.
- Due to potential information security risks, SaaS/PaaS solutions must complete the Veterans-Focused Integration Process Request (VIPR) process where a collaborative effort between Demand Management (DM), Enterprise Program Management Office Information Assurance (EPMO IA), Project Special Forces (PSF), Enterprise Cloud Solutions Office (ECSO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and stakeholders determines the SaaS/PaaS category during the Discovery Phase. All SaaS and Non-AWS/Azure (VAEC) PaaS assets are routed to EPMO IA for Analysis and Approval to Operate (ATO) with technical oversight, acquisition, production, and sustainment provided by PSF.
- System administrators must ensure the most recent version (8.6.5) is installed.
| | | [6] | 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 ISO can provide assistance in reviewing the NIST vulnerabilities. | | | [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] | 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). | | | [9] | This technology has received one or more VA security bulletins that provide specific guidance on vulnerability patching and mitigation. It is the responsibility of VA system owners to ensure that the appropriate mitigations are taken to address all known and future discovered vulnerabilities with this product. See the Reference tab for more information on security bulletins related to this product. | | | [10] | 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. | | | [11] | 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. | | | [12] | 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 System Security Officer (ISSO) 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). | | | [13] | 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. |
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