Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to,
VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information
Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users
should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology
(OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation. |
The VA Decision Matrix displays the current and future VAIT
position regarding different releases of a TRM entry. These decisions are
based upon the best information available as of the most current date. The consumer of this information has the
responsibility to consult the organizations responsible for the desktop, testing, and/or production environments
to ensure that the target version of the technology will be supported.
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Authorized: The technology/standard has been authorized for use.
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Yellow |
Authorized w/ Constraints: The technology/standard can be used within the specified constraints located
below the decision matrix in the footnote[1] and on the General tab.
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Gray |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M): This technology or standard can be used only if a POA&M review is conducted and signed by
the Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR) as designated by the Authorizing Official (AO) or designee
and based upon a recommendation from the POA&M Compliance Enforcement,
has been granted to the project team or organization that wishes to use the technology.
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Orange |
Authorized w/ Constraints (DIVEST): VA has decided to divest itself on the use of the technology/standard.
As a result, all projects currently utilizing the technology/standard must plan to eliminate their use of
the technology/standard. Additional information on when the entry is projected to become unauthorized may be
found on the Decision tab for the specific entry.
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Black |
Unauthorized: The technology/standard is not (currently) permitted to be used under any circumstances.
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Blue |
Authorized w/ Constraints (PLANNING/EVALUATION): The period of time 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. If a customer would like to use this technology, please work with
your local or Regional OI&T office and contact the appropriate evaluation office
displayed in the notes below the decision matrix. The Local or Regional OI&T
office should submit an
inquiry to the TRM
if they require further assistance or if the evaluating office is not listed in the notes below.
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Release/Version Information: |
VA decisions for specific versions may include a ‘.x’ wildcard, which denotes a decision that pertains to a range of multiple versions.
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For example, a technology authorized with a decision for 7.x would cover any version of 7.(Anything) - 7.(Anything). However, a 7.4.x decision
would cover any version of 7.4.(Anything), but would not cover any version of 7.5.x or 7.6.x on the TRM.
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VA decisions for specific versions may include ‘+’ symbols; which denotes that the decision for the version specified also includes versions greater than
what is specified but is not to exceed or affect previous decimal places.
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For example, a technology authorized with a decision for 12.6.4+ would cover any version that is greater than 12.6.4, but would not exceed the .6 decimal ie: 12.6.401
is ok, 12.6.5 is ok, 12.6.9 is ok, however 12.7.0 or 13.0 is not.
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Any major.minor version that is not listed in the VA Decision Matrix is considered Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M). |
<Past |
Future> |
1.0.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
1.1.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
1.2.x |
DIVEST [3, 5, 6, 7, 9] |
DIVEST [3, 5, 6, 7, 9] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
1.3.x |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 6, 7, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 6, 7, 9] |
DIVEST [3, 5, 6, 7, 10] |
DIVEST [3, 5, 6, 7, 10] |
DIVEST [3, 5, 10, 11, 12] |
DIVEST [3, 5, 10, 11, 12] |
DIVEST [3, 5, 10, 11, 12] |
DIVEST [3, 5, 10, 12, 13] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
1.4.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 6, 7, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 6, 7, 10] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 10, 11, 12] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 10, 11, 12] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 10, 11, 12] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 10, 12, 13] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 10, 13, 14] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 10, 13, 14] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 13, 14, 15, 16] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 13, 14, 15, 16] |
| | [1] | Users should ensure that Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) are implemented within VA-authorized baselines.
This product can be configured with a MySQL Database which currently has TRM constraints for intranet use only due to its many known security issues. If MySQL is selected for use with this product, these factors should be considered especially when an instance of this product will be considered a Moderate or High Risk system. See the MySQL Database TRM entry for more details. | | [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] | 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). | | [5] | 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. | | [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] | Users should ensure that Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) are implemented within VA-authorized baselines.
This product should not be configured with a MySQL Database Community Edition which currently is TRM unapproved due to its many known security issues. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Maria Database is being used, in this Application, and managed as a component (IPR reference provided). | | [9] | Users should ensure that Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) are implemented within VA-authorized baselines.
Users must Divest the use of Internet Explorer with this technology. Other authorized internet browsers are available. See Category Tab for details.
This product should not be configured with a MySQL Database Community Edition which currently is TRM unapproved due to its many known security issues.
Maria Database is being used, in this Application, and managed as a component (IPR reference provided).
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- The Vocera Communications Platform must be configured for FIPS mode only.
- Only FIPS certified client devices (badges and smartphones) must be used.
The Vocera V5000 Smartbadge has achieved FIPS certification # 3865. The B3000n FIPS module expired on 4/17/2021 but the replacement is in “review pending” status. The replacement module is listed at https://csrc.nist.gov/Projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/modules-in-process/Modules-In-Process-List. Sites using the B3000n must complete a local POA&M to continue to use these devices and only procure the devices utilizing the Vocera Cryptographic Module 3.1 once the FIPS certification is finalized and certificate number is issued.
- Vocera recommends the use of Advanced Encryption Standards (AES) based WIFI-Protected Access 2- Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) with FIPS 140-2 deployed in an enclave on its own Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) and protected by firewalls, Access Control Lists (ACLs) and other network boundary traffic controls. With this network isolation implemented and the use of industry standard components, the risk of not having a finalized threat model is minimized. Standard network application monitoring tools can be used to monitor the system (Windows) and the specific resource usage of the application. Vocera does provide an e-mail alert system for system events and this can be configured to send e-mails for significant system events and
should be utilized
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 8.5 / 9.x or later. Vocera will provide an Apache Tomcat update in the next maintenance release. Additional mitigation is to deploy the Vocera solution behind site firewall and VLAN. This will limit access to Vocera Server resources to only individual allowed to be on the site network. Further mitigation is to limit (via official assignment) access to the Vocera servers and web consoles to Vocera administrators only.
- This issue is resolved in Vocera Platform 6. System owners must up upgrade to the latest version of Vocera to ensure the use of secure ciphers.
- System owners should use the most up to date version of Apache Spark on the Vocera Analytic Server as the older versions (2.3.3 and earlier) can allow data to be written to disk unencrypted when encryption is enabled.
- The Vocera Communications Platform will need to be isolated on a SDIA if
any of the following apply:
Requirements for isolation:
- Vocera servers cannot follow VA authorized baselines.
- The servers cannot be managed in a SCCM environment.
- Status of McAfee availability for systems.
- TRM authorized status.
- The solution uses or requires external connections.
- The vendor offers a remote support option.
| | [10] | Users should ensure that Apache Tomcat, Firefox and Google Chrome are implemented within VA-authorized baselines. (Refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Users must utilize authorized internet browsers, as Microsoft Internet Explorer has reached End of Life status. See Category Tab for details.
This product should not be configured with a MySQL Database Community Edition which currently is TRM unapproved due to its many known security issues.
Maria Database is being used, in this Application, and managed as a component (IPR reference provided).
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- The Vocera Communications Platform must be configured for FIPS mode only.
- Vocera recommends the use of Advanced Encryption Standards (AES) based WIFI-Protected Access 2- Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) with FIPS 140-2 deployed in an enclave on its own Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) and protected by firewalls, Access Control Lists (ACLs) and other network boundary traffic controls. With this network isolation implemented and the use of industry standard components, the risk of not having a finalized threat model is minimized. Standard network application monitoring tools can be used to monitor the system (Windows) and the specific resource usage of the application. Vocera does provide an e-mail alert system for system events and this can be configured to send e-mails for significant system events and should be utilized.
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 8.5 / 9.x or later. Vocera will provide an Apache Tomcat update in the next maintenance release. Additional mitigation is to deploy the Vocera solution behind site firewall and VLAN. This will limit access to Vocera Server resources to only individual allowed to be on the site network. Further mitigation is to limit (via official assignment) access to the Vocera servers and web consoles to Vocera administrators only.
- This issue is resolved in Vocera Platform 6. System owners must upgrade to the latest version of Vocera to ensure the use of secure ciphers.
- System owners should use the most up to date version of Apache Spark on the Vocera Analytic Server as the older versions (2.3.3 and earlier) can allow data to be written to disk unencrypted when encryption is enabled.
- The Vocera Communications Platform will need to be isolated if any of the following apply:
Requirements for isolation:
•Vocera servers cannot follow VA authorized baselines.
•The servers cannot be managed in a SCCM environment.
•Status of McAfee availability for systems.
•TRM authorized status.
•The solution uses or requires external connections.
•The vendor offers a remote support option.
A SNOW ticket must be submitted to the Specialized Device Security Division and ACL COMM Profile assigned to the system. | | [11] | 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. | | [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. | | [14] | Per the May 5th, 2015 memorandum from the VA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) FIPS 140-2 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 or its successor 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 or 140-3 compliant full disk encryption (FOE) must be implemented on the storage device 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). By September 22, 2026, all FIPS 140-2 certificate validations will be placed on the Historical List, please refer to FIPS Transition Effort for further guidance and timeline of changes. | | [15] | Users should ensure that Firefox and Google Chrome are implemented within VA-authorized baselines. (Refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Maria Database is being used, in this Application, and managed as a component (IPR reference provided).
Users must not utilize Vocera Engage Platform, as it is at the time of writing, unapproved in the TRM.
This technology should not be used with Open Java Development Kit (OpenJDK) as it is unapproved for use at this time. There are other authorized java environments available. See Category tab for details.
Users must Divest the use of Vocera Communications Platform with this technology.
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- The Vocera Communications Platform must be configured for FIPS mode only.
- Vocera recommends the use of Advanced Encryption Standards (AES) based WIFI-Protected Access 2- Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) with FIPS 140-2 deployed in an enclave on its own Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) and protected by firewalls, Access Control Lists (ACLs) and other network boundary traffic controls. With this network isolation implemented and the use of industry standard components, the risk of not having a finalized threat model is minimized. Standard network application monitoring tools can be used to monitor the system (Windows) and the specific resource usage of the application. Vocera does provide an e-mail alert system for system events and this can be configured to send e-mails for significant system events and should be utilized.
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 8.5 / 9.x or later. Vocera will provide an Apache Tomcat update in the next maintenance release. Additional mitigation is to deploy the Vocera solution behind site firewall and VLAN. This will limit access to Vocera Server resources to only individual allowed to be on the site network. Further mitigation is to limit (via official assignment) access to the Vocera servers and web consoles to Vocera administrators only.
- This issue is resolved in Vocera Platform 6. System owners must upgrade to the latest version of Vocera to ensure the use of secure ciphers.
- VA has decided to divest itself on the use of the technology/standard. As a result, all projects currently utilizing the technology/standard must plan to eliminate their use of the technology/standard. Additional information on when the entry is projected to become unapproved may be found on the Decision tab for the specific entry. Vocera Communications Platform should only be considered when a VA authorized solution does not meet the necessary requirements, and the use for more specialized tools are warranted.
- This technology or standard can be used only if a POA&M review is conducted and signed by the Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR) as designated by the Authorizing Official (AO) or designee and based upon a recommendation from the POA&M Compliance Enforcement, has been granted to the project team or organization that wishes to use the technology. (Ref: FAQs on `Complying with the TRM` for information on Decisions and POA&M Compliance Enforcement.
- The Vocera Communications Platform will need to be isolated if any of the following apply:
Requirements for isolation:
•Vocera servers cannot follow VA authorized baselines.
•The servers cannot be managed in a SCCM environment.
•Status of McAfee availability for systems.
•TRM authorized status.
•The solution uses or requires external connections.
•The vendor offers a remote support option. | | [16] | 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 1.4.3 is the most current version, released 06/14/2024. |