Protected Distribution System (PDS) Construction

Protected Distribution System (PDS) Construction - Accessible Pull Box Security

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-30958	CS-04.01.03	SV-41000r2_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-39618r2_chk )
If pull box covers are used for accessing the transmission cable, check to ensure: 1. Box covers do not have removable hinge pins and 2. are secured with a General Services Administration (GSA) approved changeable combination padlock. The only padlock currently meeting this standard is the S&G 8077, changeable combination padlock. 3. Ensure boxes with prepunched knockouts are not used. 4. Finally, check to ensure the hasp used is attached to the pull box with rivets or in such a way as it cannot be removed without breaking the hasp or its connection.

Check Text ( C-39618r2_chk )

If pull box covers are used for accessing the transmission cable, check to ensure: 1. Box covers do not have removable hinge pins and 2. are secured with a General Services Administration (GSA) approved changeable combination padlock. The only padlock currently meeting this standard is the S&G 8077, changeable combination padlock. 3. Ensure boxes with prepunched knockouts are not used. 4. Finally, check to ensure the hasp used is attached to the pull box with rivets or in such a way as it cannot be removed without breaking the hasp or its connection.

Fix Text (F-34768r2_fix)
If pull box covers are used for accessing the transmission cable, they must comply with the following NSTISSI 7003 standards: 1. Box covers must not have removable hinge pins and 2. must be secured with a General Services Administration (GSA) approved changeable combination padlock. The only padlock currently meeting this standard is the S&G 8077, changeable combination padlock. 3. Boxes with prepunched knockouts must not be used. 4. Finally, the hasp used must be attached to the pull box with rivets or in such a way as it cannot be removed without breaking the hasp or its connection.

Fix Text (F-34768r2_fix)

If pull box covers are used for accessing the transmission cable, they must comply with the following NSTISSI 7003 standards: 1. Box covers must not have removable hinge pins and 2. must be secured with a General Services Administration (GSA) approved changeable combination padlock. The only padlock currently meeting this standard is the S&G 8077, changeable combination padlock. 3. Boxes with prepunched knockouts must not be used. 4. Finally, the hasp used must be attached to the pull box with rivets or in such a way as it cannot be removed without breaking the hasp or its connection.