Encryption
What is Encryption?
The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorised access. Includes encryption at rest (stored data) and encryption in transit (data being transmitted).
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Requirements naming encryption across 6 standards, quoted from the control text.
Devices holding certificates for wireless network access should protect those certificates by using full disk encryption.
new-zealand-information-security-manual-nzism::18.2.11.C.05 · 18.2.11.C.05 Full disk encryption protecting stored device certificates →An ASD-Approved Cryptographic Algorithm (AACA) or high assurance cryptographic algorithm is used when encrypting media.
ISM-1080 · Approved algorithms for media encryption →For encryption software the export is an actual shipment, transfer or transmission out of the United States or a transfer in the United States to a foreign embassy or affiliate;
ear-export-administration-regulations::734.17 · 734.17 Export of encryption source code and object code software →The organization should decide, from the risk assessment and the data classification, which storage is encrypted and where (host, network, controller, device, self-encrypting drives, application), and implement it with appropriate algorithms and security stren...
iso-iec-27040-2024::10.5.3 · Encryption of storage →Encrypt storage on managed endpoint devices so data on a lost or stolen device is not disclosed.
CCM-UEM-08 · Storage Encryption →Management implements encryption of a type and strength commensurate with the sensitivity of the information for communications and storage, particularly credentials and sensitive transmissions, reviews the methods periodically as technology and threats evolve...
ffiec-it-examination-handbook::IS-II.C.19 · II.C.19 Encryption (Information Security) →Questions people ask about encryption
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