3.8.6: Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of CUI stored on digital media during transport unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards

Control Family:

Media Protection

Control Type:

Derived

CSF v1.1 References:

Discussion

This requirement applies to portable storage devices (e.g., USB memory sticks, digital video disks, compact disks, external or removable hard disk drives). See [NIST CRYPTO].

[SP 800-111] provides guidance on storage encryption technologies for end user devices.