Protected Distribution System (PDS) Construction

Protected Distribution System (PDS) Construction - External Suspended PDS

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-30970	CS-04.01.05	SV-41012r2_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-39630r2_chk )
Exterior PDS: Check to ensure: 1. Suspended Systems between buildings are elevated a minimum of 5 meters. 2. Are only used on property that is owned or leased by the U.S. Government or contractor having control of the PDS. 3. The PDS is installed to provide unimpeded inspection and is cleared of any obstruction or device which encroaches upon the system to facilitate tampering. 4. The area containing PDS is illuminated.

Check Text ( C-39630r2_chk )

Exterior PDS: Check to ensure:
1. Suspended Systems between buildings are elevated a minimum of 5 meters.
2. Are only used on property that is owned or leased by the U.S. Government or contractor having control of the PDS.
3. The PDS is installed to provide unimpeded inspection and is cleared of any obstruction or device which encroaches upon the system to facilitate tampering.
4. The area containing PDS is illuminated.

Fix Text (F-34780r4_fix)
Exterior Suspended PDS: 1. Suspended Systems between buildings must be elevated a minimum of 5 meters. 2. Must only be used on property that is owned or leased by the U.S. Government or contractor having control of the PDS. 3. The PDS must be installed to provide unimpeded inspection and must be cleared of any obstruction or device which encroaches upon the system to facilitate tampering. 4. The area containing PDS must be illuminated.

Fix Text (F-34780r4_fix)

Exterior Suspended PDS:
1. Suspended Systems between buildings must be elevated a minimum of 5 meters.
2. Must only be used on property that is owned or leased by the U.S. Government or contractor having control of the PDS.
3. The PDS must be installed to provide unimpeded inspection and must be cleared of any obstruction or device which encroaches upon the system to facilitate tampering. 4. The area containing PDS must be illuminated.