Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to,
VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information
Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users
should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology
(OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation. |
The VA Decision Matrix displays the current and future VAIT
position regarding different releases of a TRM entry. These decisions are
based upon the best information available as of the most current date. The consumer of this information has the
responsibility to consult the organizations responsible for the desktop, testing, and/or production environments
to ensure that the target version of the technology will be supported.
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White |
Authorized: The technology/standard has been authorized for use.
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Yellow |
Authorized w/ Constraints: The technology/standard can be used within the specified constraints located
below the decision matrix in the footnote[1] and on the General tab.
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Gray |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M): This technology or standard can be used only if a POA&M review is conducted and signed by
the Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR) as designated by the Authorizing Official (AO) or designee
and based upon a recommendation from the POA&M Compliance Enforcement,
has been granted to the project team or organization that wishes to use the technology.
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Orange |
Authorized w/ Constraints (DIVEST): VA has decided to divest itself on the use of the technology/standard.
As a result, all projects currently utilizing the technology/standard must plan to eliminate their use of
the technology/standard. Additional information on when the entry is projected to become unauthorized may be
found on the Decision tab for the specific entry.
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Black |
Unauthorized: The technology/standard is not (currently) permitted to be used under any circumstances.
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Blue |
Authorized w/ Constraints (PLANNING/EVALUATION): The period of time this technology is currently being evaluated, reviewed,
and tested in controlled environments. Use of this technology is strictly controlled and not available
for use within the general population. If a customer would like to use this technology, please work with
your local or Regional OI&T office and contact the appropriate evaluation office
displayed in the notes below the decision matrix. The Local or Regional OI&T
office should submit an
inquiry to the TRM
if they require further assistance or if the evaluating office is not listed in the notes below.
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Release/Version Information: |
VA decisions for specific versions may include a ‘.x’ wildcard, which denotes a decision that pertains to a range of multiple versions.
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For example, a technology authorized with a decision for 7.x would cover any version of 7.(Anything) - 7.(Anything). However, a 7.4.x decision
would cover any version of 7.4.(Anything), but would not cover any version of 7.5.x or 7.6.x on the TRM.
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VA decisions for specific versions may include ‘+’ symbols; which denotes that the decision for the version specified also includes versions greater than
what is specified but is not to exceed or affect previous decimal places.
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For example, a technology authorized with a decision for 12.6.4+ would cover any version that is greater than 12.6.4, but would not exceed the .6 decimal ie: 12.6.401
is ok, 12.6.5 is ok, 12.6.9 is ok, however 12.7.0 or 13.0 is not.
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Any major.minor version that is not listed in the VA Decision Matrix is considered Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M). |
<Past |
Future> |
6.0.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
6.1.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
6.2.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
7.0.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
8.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
9.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
10.x |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M) |
| | [1] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | [2] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | [3] | Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway is not a FIPS 140-2 validatedproduct. System owners should ensure FIPS encryption technologies areutilized to ensure data is secure at rest and in transit if applicable.
Telnet should not be used in the VA Production network as it is a clear-textprotocol which is prone to a myriad of vulnerabilities and is susceptible tonetwork sniffing and man-in-the-middle attacks. SSH has replaced Telnet asa secure alternative and should be used instead. If Telnet must be usedbecause of a legacy application, its use must be documented and authorized by the proper authority. As per Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Security (005R), effective January 1, 2016, use of File Transfer Protocol and Telnet is no longer allowed within VA. All information system baselines will disable FTP and Telnet services. Any information system that requires a waiver must obtain approval through the risk based decision memorandum process that shall outline risk mitigation steps, a timeline for implementation and remediation, and complies with the following statement. `As of August 10, 2015, all FTP and Telnet services are restricted to the origination IP address and destination IP address in the firewall rules and by using access control lists (ACLs). The Information System Owner will disable functions, ports, protocols, and services within the information system deemed to be unnecessary and/or non-secure.
Careful configuration of user group and access permission should be implemented and monitored. If the device is compromised, the device could supply access to all managed nodes within the configuration. | | [4] | Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway is not a FIPS 140-2 validated product. System owners should ensure FIPS encryption technologies areutilized to ensure data is secure at rest and in transit if applicable.
Telnet should not be used in the VA Production network as it is a clear-textprotocol which is prone to a myriad of vulnerabilities and is susceptible tonetwork sniffing and man-in-the-middle attacks. SSH has replaced Telnet asa secure alternative and should be used instead. If Telnet must be usedbecause of a legacy application, its use must be documented and authorized by the proper authority. As per Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Security (005R), effective January 1, 2016, use of File Transfer Protocol and Telnet is no longer allowed within VA. All information system baselines will disable FTP and Telnet services. Any information system that requires a waiver must obtain approval through the risk based decision memorandum process that shall outline risk mitigation steps, a timeline for implementation and remediation, and complies with the following statement. `As of August 10, 2015, all FTP and Telnet services are restricted to the origination IP address and destination IP address in the firewall rules and by using access control lists (ACLs). The Information System Owner will disable functions, ports, protocols, and services within the information system deemed to be unnecessary and/or non-secure.
Careful configuration of user group and access permission should be implemented and monitored. If the device is compromised, the device could supply access to all managed nodes within the configuration. | | [5] | Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway is not a FIPS 140-2 validated product. System owners should ensure FIPS encryption technologies areutilized to ensure data is secure at rest and in transit if applicable.
Telnet should not be used in the VA Production network as it is a clear-textprotocol which is prone to a myriad of vulnerabilities and is susceptible tonetwork sniffing and man-in-the-middle attacks. SSH has replaced Telnet asa secure alternative and should be used instead. If Telnet must be usedbecause of a legacy application, its use must be documented and authorized by the proper authority. Per Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Security (005R), effective January 1, 2016, use of File Transfer Protocol and Telnet is no longer allowed within VA. All information system baselines will disable FTP and Telnet services. Any information system that requires a waiver must obtain approval through the risk based decision memorandum process that shall outline risk mitigation steps, a timeline for implementation and remediation, and complies with the following statement. `As of August 10, 2015, all FTP and Telnet services are restricted to the origination IP address and destination IP address in the firewall rules and by using access control lists (ACLs). The Information System Owner will disable functions, ports, protocols, and services within the information system deemed to be unnecessary and/or non-secure.
Careful configuration of user group and access permission should be implemented and monitored. If the device is compromised, the device could supply access to all managed nodes within the configuration. | | [6] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. |
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At the time of writing, version 10.0.0 is the most current version, released 04/26/2022. |