IA-07 ยท Cryptographic Module Authentication

Control Description

Implement mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable laws, executive orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines for such authentication.

Impact Baselines
Security baselines where this control applies
Not in any baseline
Control Properties
SP800-53
system
Control Statement
The control requirements

Implement mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable laws, executive orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines for such authentication.

Supplemental Guidance

Authentication mechanisms may be required within a cryptographic module to authenticate an operator accessing the module and to verify that the operator is authorized to assume the requested role and perform services within that role.

Related NIST Controls
Other NIST 800-53 controls related to this one
AC-03
IA-05
SA-04
SC-12
SC-13
References
National Institute of Standards and Technology (2019) Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules. (U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.), Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS) 140-3.