From 7d99db7b83a7ad8d185a301e3eb0e4e37a9293ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Paik Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 18:05:50 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] DOCS-3475 - add links to security whitepaper and request form for STIG --- source/administration/security-checklist.txt | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/administration/security-checklist.txt b/source/administration/security-checklist.txt index 626ceba7c81..f1f95852b24 100644 --- a/source/administration/security-checklist.txt +++ b/source/administration/security-checklist.txt @@ -104,3 +104,15 @@ these *disabled*, unless required for backwards compatibility. Keep input validation enabled. MongoDB enables input validation by default through the :setting:`~net.wireObjectCheck` setting. This ensures that all documents stored by the :program:`mongod` instance are valid :term:`BSON`. + +Consider Security Standards Compliance +-------------------------------------- +For applications requiring HIPAA or PCI-DSS compliance, please refer to the +`MongoDB Security Reference Architecture `_ to learn more about the key security +capabilities of MongoDB and how they can be used in building a compliant +database. + +Contact MongoDB for Further Guidance +------------------------------------ +MongoDB provides a Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) upon +request. Please `contact MongoDB `_ for a copy.