AC-19(5): Full Device / Container-Based Encryption
Control Family:
Parent Control:
Threats Addressed:
Baselines:
- Moderate
- High
Next Version:
- NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5:
- AC-19(5): Full Device or Container-based Encryption
Control Statement
The organization employs [Selection: full-device encryption; container encryption] to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information on [Assignment: organization-defined mobile devices].
Supplemental Guidance
Container-based encryption provides a more fine-grained approach to the encryption of data/information on mobile devices, including for example, encrypting selected data structures such as files, records, or fields.