Use of cryptography
Rules for the effective use of cryptography, including cryptographic key management, should be defined and implemented.
Purpose
To ensure proper and effective use of cryptography to protect confidentiality, authenticity and integrity of information.
Implementation Guidance
Define cryptography policy and standards
Use strong, approved cryptographic algorithms
Implement encryption for data at rest and in transit
Establish key management procedures
Use TLS for network communications
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