| name | Cryptographic Protection (03.13.11)_cryptographic-protection |
| description | Cryptographic Protection |
| category | configuration |
| version | 3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-171","rev3","cryptographic protection (03-13-11)","family-03.13","cui-protection","cmmc"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows","network"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-311"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Cryptographic Protection (03.13.11) Cryptographic Protection
High-Level Description
Family: System and Communications Protection
Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3
Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Cryptographic Protection
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for Cryptographic Protection (03.13.11) implementation description and responsible parties.
Step 2: Assess Implementation
# Verify security controls protecting CUI
# Check access controls, encryption, monitoring as applicable
# For Linux systems:
ls -la /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "CUI\|controlled" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
# For cloud:
# Use cloud-audit-mcp tools to assess posture
Step 3: CMMC Assessment Validation
Verify this requirement passes CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology per SP 800-171A Rev 3.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud CUI environment | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | SSP and POA&M review | Documentation analysis |
Remediation Guide
Requirement Statement
Implement Cryptographic Protection per NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3.
Supplemental Guidance
Cryptography is implemented in accordance with applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines. FIPS-validated cryptography is recommended for the protection of CUI.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| Cryptographic Protection (03.13.11) Cryptographic Protection not implemented |