| 3.x |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 3, 11, 13, 14, 15] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 3, 11, 13, 14, 15] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 3, 11, 13, 14, 16] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 3, 11, 13, 14, 16] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 3, 11, 13, 14, 16] |
Divest
[2, 3, 13, 14, 17, 18] |
Divest
[2, 3, 13, 14, 17, 18] |
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] | 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. | | | [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] | Due to potential information security risks, cloud based technologies may not be used without an Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) approval. 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). | | | [5] | Due to potential information security risks, cloud based technologies may not be used without the approval of the VA Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) Group. 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). | | | [6] | 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). | | | [7] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
New installations or major expansions of this technology that transmit data over the VA Wide Area Network (WAN) must complete a WAN impact review (contact VA e-mail: OIT ITOPS SD Engagement Requests) prior to implementation to ensure proper compliance to VA network design and usage requirements. | | | [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] | 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:
Users must ensure the use of a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module to secure VA sensitive data in applications and devices.
Due to potential information security risks, software as a service (SaaS) 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.
If Hazelcast is considered for use within the VA, it is strongly advised that the VA invest in one of the Hazelcast Enterprise Editions to ensure assistance directly from a Hazelcast solutions architect, ensuring swift resolution of issues with minimal delay and that all available security features are provided in a timely manner.
The database administrator must refer to a VA Secure Configuration Baseline for guidance when implementing Hazelcast within the VA environment; only VA approved databases are allowed. Further, users must abide by the following security measures which will help ensure that the data is secured and protected:
Leverage two-factor authentication (2FA) provided by the product or VA-approved 2FA solution.
Ensure connections between the web browser and web server are encrypted using SSL or TLS.
Deploy a VA-approved web application firewall (WAF) and database firewall to add layers of security to the database.
Perform end-to-end security testing of Hazelcast and all its components to ensure security holes are addressed prior to implementation.
Continuous vulnerability scanning, monitoring, and auditing of the database system and associated components. | | | [10] | New installations or major expansions of this technology that transmit data over the VA Wide Area Network (WAN) must complete a WAN impact review (contact VA e-mail: [OIT ITOPS SD Engagement Requests]) prior to implementation to ensure proper compliance to VA network design and usage requirements. | | | [11] | 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:
Users must ensure the use of a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module to secure VA sensitive data in applications and devices.
Due to potential information security risks, software as a service (SaaS) 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.
If Hazelcast is considered for use within the VA, it is strongly advised that the VA invest in one of the Hazelcast Enterprise Editions to ensure assistance directly from a Hazelcast solutions architect, ensuring swift resolution of issues with minimal delay and that all available security features are provided in a timely manner.
The database administrator must refer to a VA Secure Configuration Baseline for guidance when implementing Hazelcast within the VA environment; only VA approved databases are allowed. Further, users must abide by the following security measures which will help ensure that the data is secured and protected:
Leverage two-factor authentication (2FA) provided by the product or VA-approved 2FA solution.
Ensure connections between the web browser and web server are encrypted using SSL or TLS.
Deploy a VA-approved web application firewall (WAF) and database firewall to add layers of security to the database.
Perform end-to-end security testing of Hazelcast and all its components to ensure security holes are addressed prior to implementation.
Continuous vulnerability scanning, monitoring, and auditing of the database system and associated components.
This technology must use the latest version of Java Development Kit (JDK) - Oracle. | | | [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 Project Special Forces (SPF) team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | | [13] | New installations or major expansions of this technology that transmit data over the VA Wide Area Network (WAN) must complete a WAN impact review (yourIT Service Portal:[SNOW Service Requests]) prior to implementation to ensure proper compliance to VA network design and usage requirements. | | | [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 ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | | [15] | 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). | | | [16] | 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). | | | [17] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
This technology must use the latest version of Java Development Kit (JDK) - Oracle.
Users must ensure that Apache Tomcat is implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Users must not utilize the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol, as it is unapproved for use on the TRM.
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- Ensure the use of a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module to secure VA
sensitive data in applications and devices.
- Due to potential information security risks, software as a service (SaaS) 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.
- If Hazelcast is considered for use within the VA, it is advised that the VA invest
in one of the Hazelcast Enterprise Editions to ensure assistance directly from
a Hazelcast solutions architect, ensuring swift resolution of issues with minimal
delay and that all available security features are provided in a timely manner.
- The database administrator must refer to a VA Secure Configuration Baseline
for guidance when implementing Hazelcast within the VA environment; only
VA approved databases are allowed. Further, it is emphasized that the
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following security measures will help ensure that the data is secured and
protected:
o Leverage two-factor authentication (2FA) provided by the product or VAapproved 2FA solution.
o Ensure connections between the web browser and web server are
encrypted using SSL or TLS.
o Deploy a VA-approved web application firewall (WAF) and database
firewall to add layers of security to the database.
o Perform end-to-end security testing of Hazelcast and all its components
to ensure security holes are addressed prior to implementation.
o Continuous vulnerability scanning, monitoring, and auditing of the
database system and associated components. | | | [18] | 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). | | | [19] | 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. | | | [20] | 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. | | | [21] | 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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