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NIST 800-53 SC-13 Informational

Cryptographic Protection

Official citation: NIST SP 800-53 r5 SC-13

Class: informational · Severity: critical

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

NIST SP 800-53 r5 SC-13

What it means

Implement FIPS-validated or NSA-approved cryptography when protecting information.

Required by

  • TX Ch. 2054Texas Government Code Chapter 2054 (Information Resources)
  • GLBA SafeguardsGLBA Safeguards Rule
  • NERC CIPNERC CIP Standards

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