+APP.1.1.A15 Use of Encryption and Digital Signatures (H)

APP.1.1.A15 Use of Encryption and Digital Signatures (H)

Data that requires increased protection SHOULD only be stored and transmitted in encrypted form. Before using an encryption method integrated into an Office product, it SHOULD be checked to ensure that it offers sufficient protection. In addition, a process SHOULD be used that supports the digital signing of macros and documents.

1. Overview

1.1 References

1.2 Identified Requirements

1.3 Related Regulations

2. Identified Requirements

Requirements

3. Related Regulations

Regulations

Linked Issues

Issuelinks
blocks G 0.19 Disclosure of Sensitive Information
blocks G 0.20 Information or Products from an Unreliable Source
blocks G 0.22 Manipulation of Information
blocks G 0.37 Repudiation of Actions
blocks G 0.46 Loss of Integrity of Sensitive Information