Information Security (INFOSEC) - Secure Room Storage Standards Wall and Ceiling Structural Integrity (AKA: True Floor to True Ceiling Connection)

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-31270	IS-02.01.03	SV-41537r2_rule	PESS-1	High

Description
Failure to meet standards for ensuring that there is structural integrity of the physical perimeter surrounding a secure room (AKA: collateral classified open storage area) IAW DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 3, Enclosure 3 could result in the undetected loss or compromise of classified material.

STIG	Date
Traditional Security	2013-07-11

Details

Check Text ( C-40002r4_chk )
For secure rooms or areas (*containing inspectable SIPRNet assets) check walls are true floor to true ceiling. Walls shall be extended to the true ceiling and attached with permanent construction materials. As an alternative true walls and true ceilings can be connected with steel mesh or 18-gauge expanded steel screen. Likewise, walls below raised floor (computer room) space may be connected to the true floor with steel mesh or 18-gauge expanded steel screen. TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: This check is applicable where secure rooms are used to protect classified materials or systems. The only exception will be for urgent (short term) tactical operations or other contingency situations where fixed facilities and equipment are not yet present or incapable of being used.

Check Text ( C-40002r4_chk )

For secure rooms or areas (*containing inspectable SIPRNet assets) check walls are true floor to true ceiling. Walls shall be extended to the true ceiling and attached with permanent construction materials. As an alternative true walls and true ceilings can be connected with steel mesh or 18-gauge expanded steel screen. Likewise, walls below raised floor (computer room) space may be connected to the true floor with steel mesh or 18-gauge expanded steel screen.

TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: This check is applicable where secure rooms are used to protect classified materials or systems. The only exception will be for urgent (short term) tactical operations or other contingency situations where fixed facilities and equipment are not yet present or incapable of being used.

Fix Text (F-35167r3_fix)
1. For secure rooms or areas (*containing inspectable SIPRNet assets) walls must be true floor to true ceiling. 2. Walls shall be extended to the true ceiling and attached with permanent construction materials. 3. As an alternative true walls and true ceilings can be connected with steel mesh or 18-gauge expanded steel screen. 4. Likewise, walls below raised floor (computer room) space may be connected to the true floor with steel mesh or 18-gauge expanded steel screen.

Fix Text (F-35167r3_fix)

1. For secure rooms or areas (*containing inspectable SIPRNet assets) walls must be true floor to true ceiling.

2. Walls shall be extended to the true ceiling and attached with permanent construction materials.

3. As an alternative true walls and true ceilings can be connected with steel mesh or 18-gauge expanded steel screen.

4. Likewise, walls below raised floor (computer room) space may be connected to the true floor with steel mesh or 18-gauge expanded steel screen.