Use externally signed certificates
Summary
The organization must use certificates signed by valid external certification authorities when these are for external applications.
Description
Using externally signed certificates refers to obtaining digital certificates for your web servers, applications, or other network services from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) outside of an organization. External CAs are third-party entities that are widely recognized and trusted by web browsers and other software.
Supported In
This requirement is verified in following services
| Plan | Supported |
|---|---|
| Essential | 🔴 |
| Advanced | 🟢 |
References
- CAPECâ„¢-94. Adversary in the middle (AiTM)
- CMMC-AC_L1-3_1_20. External connections
- HITRUST CSF-01_j. User authentication for external connections
- PTES-7_4_2_7. Post exploitation - Pillaging (certificate authority)
- OWASP SAMM-OM. Operational Management
- OWASP ASVS-9_2_1. Server communication security
- CASA-9_2_1. Server Communication Security
Vulnerabilities
- 163.Insecure digital certificates
- 348.Insecure digital certificates - Lifespan
- 350.Insecure digital certificates - Chain of trust
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