The A/B switch is not marked in accordance with the Sharing Peripherals Across the Network STIG.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-6758	KVM04.005.00	SV-6980r1_rule	ECML-1	Low

Description
Failure to correctly mark switch positions and cable connections can lead to teh A/B switch connecting the wrong device to the wrong system for the current intended use. This can lead to a denial of access to a peripheral by an IS or the access of the wrong peripherial by an IS compromising sensitive data. The IAO or SA will ensure that the A/B switch, cables, switch positions, and connectors are labeled in accordance with this STIG.

Description

Failure to correctly mark switch positions and cable connections can lead to teh A/B switch connecting the wrong device to the wrong system for the current intended use. This can lead to a denial of access to a peripheral by an IS or the access of the wrong peripherial by an IS compromising sensitive data. The IAO or SA will ensure that the A/B switch, cables, switch positions, and connectors are labeled in accordance with this STIG.

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

Details

Check Text ( C-2904r1_chk )
The reviewer will view the A/B switch to verify that it is marked in accordance with the STIG. It is marked government owned equipment. The switch positions are marked as to the systems or peripherals connected. The cables and connectors are marked with the systems or peripherals that are connected and their clearance level.

Fix Text (F-6411r1_fix)
Mark and Label the A/B switches in accordance with the SPAN STIG.