Protected Distribution System (PDS) Monitoring

Protected Distribution System (PDS) Monitoring - Daily (Visual) Checks

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-30976	CS-06.02.01	SV-41020r2_rule	DCSR-3 ECCT-2 PESS-1	Medium

Description
A PDS that is not inspected, monitored and maintained as required could result in undetected access, sabotage or tampering of the unencrypted transmission lines. This could directly lead to the loss or compromise of classified.

STIG	Date
Traditional Security	2013-07-11

Details

Check Text ( C-39639r3_chk )
A PDS carrying SIPRNet cable is subject to periodic visual inspections IAW (Table B-2, of NSTISSI 7003). Check to ensure: 1. At least one daily inspection of the PDS line is conducted or more frequently if required by Table B-2. 2. The PDS inspection results are documented and maintained on hand for at least 90 days - or longer if required by the PDS Approval Authority. 3. Person(s) are formally appointed (in writing) to conduct the visual inspections. 4. The person(s) appointed to accomplish the visual inspection are trained sufficiently to recognize physical changes in PDS including attempts at penetration and tampering. NOTE: In a tactical environment periodic checks are not applicable for Continuously Viewed Carriers since they are under continuous observation, 24 hours per day (including when operational). This check is applicable to tactical environments where Continuously Viewed Carriers are not used.

Check Text ( C-39639r3_chk )

A PDS carrying SIPRNet cable is subject to periodic visual inspections IAW (Table B-2, of NSTISSI 7003). Check to ensure:
1. At least one daily inspection of the PDS line is conducted or more frequently if required by Table B-2.

2. The PDS inspection results are documented and maintained on hand for at least 90 days - or longer if required by the PDS Approval Authority.

3. Person(s) are formally appointed (in writing) to conduct the visual inspections.

4. The person(s) appointed to accomplish the visual inspection are trained sufficiently to recognize physical changes in PDS including attempts at penetration and tampering.

NOTE: In a tactical environment periodic checks are not applicable for Continuously Viewed Carriers since they are under continuous observation, 24 hours per day (including when operational). This check is applicable to tactical environments where Continuously Viewed Carriers are not used.

Fix Text (F-34787r3_fix)
A PDS carrying SIPRNet cable is subject to periodic visual inspections IAW (Table B-2, of NSTISSI 7003). To correct this finding visual checks of PDS must be completed on a continuing basis as follows: 1. At least one daily inspection of the PDS line must be conducted, or more frequently if required by Table B-2. 2. The PDS inspection results must be documented and maintained on hand for at least 90 days, or longer if required by the PDS Approval Authority. 3. Person(s) must be formally appointed (in writing) to conduct the visual inspections. 4. The person(s) appointed to accomplish the visual inspection must be trained sufficiently to recognize physical changes in PDS including attempts at penetration and tampering. NOTE: In a tactical environment periodic checks are not applicable for Continuously Viewed Carriers since they are under continuous observation, 24 hours per day (including when operational). This check is applicable to tactical environments where Continuously Viewed Carriers are not used.

Fix Text (F-34787r3_fix)

A PDS carrying SIPRNet cable is subject to periodic visual inspections IAW (Table B-2, of NSTISSI 7003). To correct this finding visual checks of PDS must be completed on a continuing basis as follows:

1. At least one daily inspection of the PDS line must be conducted, or more frequently if required by Table B-2.

2. The PDS inspection results must be documented and maintained on hand for at least 90 days, or longer if required by the PDS Approval Authority.

3. Person(s) must be formally appointed (in writing) to conduct the visual inspections.

4. The person(s) appointed to accomplish the visual inspection must be trained sufficiently to recognize physical changes in PDS including attempts at penetration and tampering.

NOTE: In a tactical environment periodic checks are not applicable for Continuously Viewed Carriers since they are under continuous observation, 24 hours per day (including when operational). This check is applicable to tactical environments where Continuously Viewed Carriers are not used.