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NIST 800-171 R-3.13.11

Use FIPS-Validated Cryptography

Official citation: 3.13.11

Class: core · Severity: high

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

3.13.11

What it means

When you use cryptography to protect the confidentiality of CUI, use FIPS-validated cryptography — algorithms and modules validated under the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program — so the protection meets the federal standard.

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.