Smart (intelligent or programmable) keyboard is used in conjunction with a KVM switch when the KVM switch is connected to ISs of different classification and/or sensitivity.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-6678	KVM01.004.00	SV-6829r1_rule	DCBP-1	Medium

Description
In an environment where the KVM switch is connected to ISs of different classification and/or sensitivity levels, a smart (intelligent or programmable) keyboard can transfer sensitive data from one system to another leading to the compromise of data. The IAO or SA will ensure that no smart (intelligent or programmable) keyboard is used in conjunction with a KVM switch when the switch is connected to ISs of different classification and/or sensitivity levels.

Description

In an environment where the KVM switch is connected to ISs of different classification and/or sensitivity levels, a smart (intelligent or programmable) keyboard can transfer sensitive data from one system to another leading to the compromise of data. The IAO or SA will ensure that no smart (intelligent or programmable) keyboard is used in conjunction with a KVM switch when the switch is connected to ISs of different classification and/or sensitivity levels.

STIG	Date
Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch STIG	2014-08-04

Details

Check Text ( C-2610r1_chk )
The reviewer will interview the IAO and view the keyboard attached to verify that a smart keyboard is not in use when the KVM switch is attached to ISs with different clearance and/or sensitivity levels. Keyboards that include USB ports, smart card slots, and removable media slots are considered smart keyboards. Note that a keyboard that has extended functionality that is not programmable, like an internet keyboard, is not prohibited. Note: Having a CAC reader in the switch is acceptable, however, the host rather than the switch itself) must perform the authentication algorithms. Otherwise the switch must be approved by PKI PMO.

Check Text ( C-2610r1_chk )

The reviewer will interview the IAO and view the keyboard attached to verify that a smart keyboard is not in use when the KVM switch is attached to ISs with different clearance and/or sensitivity levels. Keyboards that include USB ports, smart card slots, and removable media slots are considered smart keyboards.
Note that a keyboard that has extended functionality that is not programmable, like an internet keyboard, is not prohibited.
Note: Having a CAC reader in the switch is acceptable, however, the host rather than the switch itself) must perform the authentication algorithms. Otherwise the switch must be approved by PKI PMO.

Fix Text (F-6262r1_fix)
Replace the smart keyboard with a keyboard that is not a smart keyboard.