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IA-10.03.01
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
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
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
Low Severity
<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):
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