The A/B switch must be physically protected in accordance with the requirements of the highest classification of any IS connected to the A/B switch.

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The A/B switch must be physically protected in accordance with the requirements of the highest classification of any IS connected to the A/B switch.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-6720	KVM04.003.00	SV-6923r2_rule	PECF-1 PECF-2	High

Description
If the A/B switch is not located in an area that has the same physical security as required by the IS of the highest classification level, this can lead to a compromise of sensitive data. The ISSO or SA will ensure the A/B switch is physically protected in accordance with the requirements of the highest classification for any IS connected to the A/B switch.

STIG	Date
Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch STIG	2015-06-30

Details

Check Text ( C-2762r2_chk )
The reviewer will view the A/B switch to verify it is physically protected in accordance with the requirements of the highest classification of any IS connected to the A/B switch. If it is in the same location as the ISs connected then it is adequately protected. If the switch is not physically protected in accordance with the classification level of the highest attached IS, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-6338r2_fix)
Move the A/B switch to a location where it is protected in the same manner as required by the IS of the highest classification level the A/B switch is attached.