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Information Assurance - Authorizing Official (AO) and DoDIN Connection Approval Office (CAO) Approval Documentation for use of KVM and A/B switches for Sharing of Classified and Unclassified Peripheral Devices

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Failure to request approval for connection of existing or additional KVM or A/B devices (switch boxes) for use in switching between classified (e.g., SIPRNet) devices and unclassified devices (e.g., NIPRNet) from both the Authorizing Official (AO) and the DODIN Connection Approval Office could result in unapproved devices being used or approved devices being used or configured in an unapproved manner, thereby increasing the risk for the DODIN. REFERENCES: NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), Rev 4, Controls: SC-3 and SC-4 DISN Connection Process Guide: http://disa.mil/network-services/enterprise-connections/connection-process-guide NIAP Products Compliance List (PCL): https://www.niap-ccevs.org/index.cfm</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-245784r939274_rule
Severity
Low
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

1. The Enclave Authorizing Official (AO) must specifically document the approval for use of KVM and/or A/B switches in the ATO or other official documentation signed by the AO authorizing use of switches between high-side (classified/SIPRNet) and low-side (unclassified/NIPRNet) shared devices.

2. The AO must submit initial and updated documentation (as required) to the DODIN Connection Approval Office (CAO) reflecting the use or addition of KVM or A/B devices on a user's enclave. The documentation may be part of the Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) documentation IAW RMF procedures or otherwise as specified by the DODIN CAO.