DCSS-1 System State Changes
Overview
System initialization, shutdown, and aborts are configured to ensure that the system remains in a secure state.
| MAC / CONF | Impact | Subject Area |
|---|---|---|
| MACIII | High | Security Design and Configuration |
Details
| Threat |
|---|
| When systems are in a state of transition, they may be susceptible to unauthorized access or to attack. Â Means shall be employed to ensure unauthorized changes to the system state are not allowed during transition. |
| Guidance |
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| 1. Identify system transition states and refer to appropriate DISA, NSA, or other approved security technical implementation guide for specific configuration guidance. |
References
- Refer to application-specific DoD, DISA, & NSA STIG
- DoDI 8551.1, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM), 13 August 2004
- DoDI 8500.2, Information Assurance (IA) Implementation, para. E3.2.4, E3.2.6, 06 February 2003