<Past |
Future> |
8.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
9.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
10.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
11.x |
Divest [3, 5, 14, 15, 17, 18] |
Divest [3, 5, 14, 15, 17, 19] |
Divest [3, 5, 14, 15, 17, 19] |
Divest [3, 5, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21] |
Divest [19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25] |
Divest [19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25] |
Divest [19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25] |
Divest [19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26] |
Divest [20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
12.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 5, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21] |
Approved w/Constraints [19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25] |
Approved w/Constraints [19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25] |
Approved w/Constraints [19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25] |
Approved w/Constraints [19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26] |
Approved w/Constraints [20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28] |
Divest [21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30] |
Divest [21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30] |
Divest [21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30] |
2024.x (desktop) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30] |
Approved w/Constraints [21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30] |
Approved w/Constraints [21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30] |
| | [1] | As of April 23, 2015, per the Deputy CIO of Architecture, Strategy and Design (ASD), all technologies in use by the VA require an assessment by the VA Section 508 office. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 is a federal law that sets the guidelines for technology accessibility. A VA Section 508 assessment of this technology has not been completed at the time of publication. Therefore, as of April 23, 2015 only users of this technology who have deployed the technology to the production environment, or have project design and implementation plans approved, may continue to operate this technology. In the case of a project that has implemented, or been approved for a specific site or number of users, and that project needs to expand operations to other sites or to an increased user base, it may do so as long as the project stays on the existing version of the technology that was approved or implemented as of April 22, 2015. Use of this technology in all other cases is prohibited.
| | [2] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. | | [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] | 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). | | [5] | 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. | | [6] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
This technology may only be used to join web-based training sessions scheduled by non-organization users (e.g. vendor partners). Users must leverage the organization`s preferred teleconferencing solution, Skype for Business (Formerly Microsoft Lync), for internal hosted conferences with 400 attendees or less. VA has selected Skype for Business as its preferred teleconferencing solution. | | [7] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
This technology may only be used to join web-based training sessions scheduled by non-organization users (e.g. vendor partners). Users must leverage the organization`s preferred teleconferencing solution, Skype for Business (Formerly Microsoft Lync), for internal hosted conferences. VA has selected Skype for Business as its preferred teleconferencing solution. | | [8] | In cases where the technology is used for external connections, a full Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) review is required in accordance VA Directive 6004 , VA Directive 6517, and VA Directive 6513. The local ISO can advise on the ESCCB review process. | | [9] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Teleconferencing must not be used to share desktop(s), transfer user control, or view/modify data with users outside the firewall whom have not obtained proper Department user credentials in compliance with Federal and Department security and privacy requirements.
Users must not share any Protected Health Information, Personally Identifiable Information or VA sensitive information under any circumstances when using this technology.
Use of this technology is limited to JOINING external web-based training sessions scheduled by non-organization users (e.g. vendor partners). VA users must leverage the organization`s preferred teleconferencing solution, Skype for Business (Formerly Microsoft Lync), for internal hosted conferences. VA has selected Skype for Business as its preferred teleconferencing solution. No waiver or review is required for JOINING Adobe Connect meetings.
Any use of this technology to host a VA event must be authorized by a Strategic Technology Alignment Team (STAT) waiver. There are no exceptions to the required waiver process for any reason. The STAT Board must seek guidance and/or approval from the Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) as needed when a waiver is granted to host conferences. | | [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 ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | [11] | 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). | | [12] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Teleconferencing must not be used to share desktop(s), transfer user control, or view/modify data with users outside the firewall whom have not obtained proper Department user credentials in compliance with Federal and Department security and privacy requirements.
Users must not share any Protected Health Information, Personally Identifiable Information or VA sensitive information under any circumstances when using this technology.
Use of this technology is limited to JOINING external web-based training sessions scheduled by non-organization users (e.g. vendor partners). VA users must leverage the organization`s preferred teleconferencing solution, Microsoft Teams, for internal hosted conferences. VA has selected Microsoft Teams as its preferred teleconferencing solution. No waiver or review is required for JOINING Adobe Connect meetings.
Any use of this technology to host a VA event must be authorized by a Strategic Technology Alignment Team (STAT) waiver. There are no exceptions to the required waiver process for any reason. The STAT Board must seek guidance and/or approval from the Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) as needed when a waiver is granted to host conferences.
Users must ensure that Adobe Flash Player, Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server are implemented with VA-approved baselines. | | [13] | 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). | | [14] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Teleconferencing must not be used to share desktop(s), transfer user control, or view/modify data with users outside the firewall whom have not obtained proper Department user credentials in compliance with Federal and Department security and privacy requirements.
Users must not share any Protected Health Information, Personally Identifiable Information or VA sensitive information under any circumstances when using this technology.
Use of this technology is limited to JOINING external web-based training sessions scheduled by non-organization users (e.g. vendor partners). VA users must leverage the organization`s preferred teleconferencing solutions, Microsoft Teams or WebEx, for internal hosted conferences. VA has selected Microsoft Teams and WebEx as its preferred teleconferencing solutions. No waiver or review is required for JOINING 3rd Party Adobe Connect meetings.
Any use of this technology to host a VA event must be authorized by a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) waiver. There are no exceptions to the required waiver process for any reason. The POAM Board must seek guidance and/or approval from the Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) as needed when a waiver is granted to host conferences.
Users must ensure that Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), and Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server are implemented with VA-approved baselines. | | [15] | 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). | | [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 (SPF) team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | [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 ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | [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 Project Special Forces (PSF) team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | [19] | 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). | | [20] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Users must utilize approved internet browsers, as Microsoft Internet Explorer has reached End of Life status. See Category Tab for details.
Users must ensure that Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server is implemented with VA-approved baselines. | | [21] | 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. | | [22] | 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). | | [23] | 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. | | [24] | 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. | | [25] | 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. | | [26] | 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. | | [27] | 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, visit the Product Marketplace.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | [28] | 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. | | [29] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Users must ensure that Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox are implemented with VA-approved baselines. | | [30] | 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 2024.4.729 (desktop) is the most current version, released 04/08/2024.
All versions listed prior to 2024.x are dual purpose cloud versions, 2024.x represents the desktop version of the software. |