1.x |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3, 5] |
| | [1] | Users must ensure that Firefox and Google Chrome are implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)
The Microsoft store is unapproved for use on the VA network and is disabled. Because of this, technology that is ONLY available through the MS store cannot be approved because it is impossible to obtain.
Per Section 7 of the Security Assessment Review (SAR), users must abide by the following constraint:
- For browser plugins/extensions to be included in the national standard configuration, a request and a business justification must be submitted to Desktop and Device Engineering at the following URL: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/oitdde/SitePages/Requests.aspx
| | [2] | Technology must remain patched and operated in accordance with Federal and Department security policies and guidelines in order to mitigate known and future security vulnerabilities. | | [3] | Browser plug-ins and extensions may only be installed by VA IT Operations (ITOPS) and must be used with official VA browser installation packages that are managed by ITOPS. For installation, contact the National Service Desk [Mail Group: National Service Desk - Austin]. Browser extensions must be kept up to date with security patches and enhancements. | | [4] | Users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Office (ISO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not approved and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations. | | [5] | Users should check with their supervisor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not approved and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations. |
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