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<Past |
Future> |
| TL2009.5 SP30 |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
| 7.2.x |
Approved w/Constraints
[9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17] |
Approved w/Constraints
[9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
| 7.4.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
| 8.0.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Divest
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
| 8.2.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
Approved w/Constraints
[12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19] |
| | | | [1] | 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. | | | [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] | This technology must only be used with Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5.2 or later and/or Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.5 SP1 for the remainder of their Microsoft supported lifecycle. | | | [4] | 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. | | | [5] | 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). | | | [6] | Users must ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework and PostgreSQL are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
This product can be configured with a PostgreSQL Database, which currently has TRM constraints limiting its use to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) only due to its many known security issues on other platforms. If PostgreSQL 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 PostgreSQL Database TRM entry for more details. | | | [7] | 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. | | | [8] | 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). | | | [9] | This product can be configured with a PostgreSQL Database, which currently has TRM constraints limiting its use to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) only due to its many known security issues on other platforms. If PostgreSQL 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 PostgreSQL Database TRM entry for more details. | | | [10] | The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of this software must not be used as the FTP protocol is unapproved for use on the VA network. (For further information see: VA Policy Memo VAIQ 7615193 on Prohibited Use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Telnet Services)
Users must ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox, and Google Chrome are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- System owners should ensure that only the approved versions of Microsoft .Net are used for this product.
- A vendor support agreement with an acceptable Service Level Agreement must be in place prior to using this software to ensure timely updates are received.
| | | [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 ISO can provide assistance in reviewing the NIST vulnerabilities. | | | [12] | 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. | | | [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 VA Handbook 6500. | | | [14] | 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. | | | [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 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). | | | [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 both VA Handbook 6500 and VA Directive 6500. | | | [17] | 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. | | | [18] | The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of this software must not be used as the FTP protocol is unapproved for use on the VA network. (For further information see: VA Policy Memo VAIQ 7615193 on Prohibited Use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Telnet Services)
This technology requires using a Universal Service Bus (USB) technology to transfer data into the records. As such, proper precautions need to be taken to protect data.
Users must ensure that VMware vSphere, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, and Google Chrome are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
Per the Initial Product Review, users must abide by the following constraints:
- Nexus Software will require a 3rd party FIPS 140-2 (or its successor) certified solution for any data containing PHI/PII or VA sensitive information.
- System owners should use the latest version of this product and monitor both the CVE Details and NIST National Vulnerability Database websites for any
new security vulnerabilities.
- 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.
- A vendor support agreement with an acceptable Service Level Agreement must be in place prior to using this software to ensure timely updates are received.
- System administrators must ensure that they are able to meet the network requirements suggested by the vendor.
- System administrators must ensure that they have access to all the necessary documentation for Nexus Software.
| | | [19] | 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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| Note: |
At the time of writing, version 8.2.0 is the most current version, released 02/15/2024. |
