Protected Distribution System (PDS) Construction - Hardened Carrier

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-30942	CS-04.01.02	SV-40984r3_rule	DCSR-3 ECCT-2 PESS-1	High

Description
A PDS that is not constructed and configured as required could result in the undetected interception of classified information.

STIG	Date
Traditional Security	2013-07-11

Details

Check Text ( C-39602r4_chk )
Check to ensure data cables are installed in a carrier configured as a "Hardened Carrier". The carrier must be constructed of electrical metallic tubing (EMT), ferrous conduit or pipe, or rigid-sheet steel ducting, utilizing elbows, couplings, nipples, and connectors of the same material. NOTE: A Modular PDS may be used if constructed of solid metal components - as described above.

Fix Text (F-34756r4_fix)
Data cables must be installed in a carrier configured as a "Hardened Carrier" IAW NSTISSI 7003. The carrier must be constructed of electrical metallic tubing (EMT), ferrous conduit or pipe, or rigid-sheet steel ducting, utilizing elbows, couplings, nipples, and connectors of the same material. NOTE: A Modular PDS may be used if constructed of solid metal components - as described above.