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WN25-SO-000360 - Windows Server 2025 must be configured to use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.
Information
This setting ensures the system uses FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing. FIPS-compliant algorithms meet specific standards established by the U.S. Government and must be the algorithms used for all OS encryption functions.Solution
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing to 'Enabled'.See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_Server_2025_V1R1_STIG.zip
Item Details
Audit Name: DISA Microsoft Windows Server 2025 STIG v1r1
Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION
References: 800-53|SC-13, CAT|II, CCI|CCI-002450, Rule-ID|SV-278230r1181396_rule, STIG-ID|WN25-SO-000360, Vuln-ID|V-278230
Plugin: Windows
Control ID: f040893890b9e8ceae83d8f1281584c28a4da9a556ab42fc8a8b7be61672c5e5