SI-07(15) Code Authentication
Implement cryptographic mechanisms to authenticate the following software or firmware components prior to installation: si-07.15_odp.
| Parameter ID | Definition |
|---|---|
| si-07.15_odp | software or firmware components |
Baselines
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- P
Guidance
Cryptographic authentication includes verifying that software or firmware components have been digitally signed using certificates recognized and approved by organizations. Code signing is an effective method to protect against malicious code. Organizations that employ cryptographic mechanisms also consider cryptographic key management solutions.
Related controls 3
- CM-05 Access Restrictions for Change L M H P
- SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management L M H P
- SC-13 Cryptographic Protection L M H P