| 12.x |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 13, 15, 16, 17] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 13, 15, 16, 17] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 13, 15, 16, 17] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 13, 15, 17, 18] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 13, 15, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21] |
Approved w/Constraints
[13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21] |
Approved w/Constraints
[13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21] |
Approved w/Constraints
[13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21] |
Approved w/Constraints
[13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21] |
Approved w/Constraints
[13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21] |
Approved w/Constraints
[13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21] |
| | | | [1] | Enterprise Security Solutions Service (ESSS) conducted an Initial Product Review (IPR) and made several recommendations that must be complied with. See the reference section of this TRM entry. | | | [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] | 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. | | | [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] | As an information system, Neopost Enhanced Mailing & Shipping (EMS) requires extensive configuring and testing before going live. This is accomplished as part of VA Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process. | | | [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] | 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. | | | [8] | Any sensitive data collected and processed by Neopost EMS must be protected with encryption using a Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validated cryptographic module.
An installation guide and full set of release notes must be reviewed before installing this software.
The information system and all of its dependencies must go through the VA Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process; it requires an official management decision, given by a senior agency official, to authorize operation of an information system and to explicitly accept the risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), agency assets, or individuals, based on the implementation of an agreed-upon set of security controls. The result of a successful A&A is an Authorization to Operate (ATO). This is required before the Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) can begin their review. | | | [9] | Any sensitive data collected and processed by Neopost EMS must be protected with encryption using a Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validated cryptographic module.
An installation guide and full set of release notes must be reviewed before installing this software.
The information system and all of its dependencies must go through the VA Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process; it requires an official management decision, given by a senior agency official, to authorize operation of an information system and to explicitly accept the risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), agency assets, or individuals, based on the implementation of an agreed-upon set of security controls. The result of a successful A&A is an Authorization to Operate (ATO). This is required before the Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) can begin their review. | | | [10] | Users must ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’) | | | [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 ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | | [12] | Users must not utilize the Maria Database (MariaDB) Server or My Structured Query Language (MySQL) Database - Community Editions, as these databases are currently unapproved for use on the TRM.
Users must ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), Google Chrome, and Firefox are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Users must divest the use of Internet Explorer with this technology. Other approved internet browsers are available. See Category Tab for details. | | | [13] | 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. | | | [14] | 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). | | | [15] | If this product uses a MySQL database, the product must be configured with a commercial edition of the MySQL Database, which currently has TRM constraints limiting its use for intranet and non-sensitive data only due to its many known security issues. If a commercial edition of MySQL is selected for use with this product, these factors must be considered especially when an instance of this product will be considered a Moderate or High-Risk system. See MySQL Database – Commercial Edition TRM entry for more details. | | | [16] | 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. | | | [17] | 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). | | | [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] | 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. | | | [20] | Users must not utilize My Structured Query Language (MySQL) Database - Community Editions, as it is at the time of writing, unapproved in the TRM.
Users must not utilize Maria Database (MariaDB) Server, as it is at the time of writing, unapproved in the TRM.
Users must ensure that Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Firefox are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Users must utilize approved internet browsers, as Microsoft Internet Explorer has reached End of Life status. See Category Tab for details. | | | [21] | 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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