Information Security (INFOSEC) - Vault/Secure Room Storage Standards - Openings in Perimeter Exceeding 96 Square Inches
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Failure to meet standards for ensuring that there is structural integrity of the physical perimeter surrounding a vault or 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. REFERENCES: CJCSI 6510.01F, INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) AND SUPPORT TO COMPUTER NETWORK DEFENSE (CND), Enclosure C, paragraphs 24.j. and 34. NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), Rev 4, Controls: MP-4, PE-3 and PE-5 DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 3, SUBJECT: DoD Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information: Appendix to Encl 3, para 1.b.(5). Information Security Oversight Office, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003 Classified National Security Information: paragraph 2001.53 Open storage areas, (c) Vents, ducts, and miscellaneous openings. DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM), Incorporating Change 2, 18 May 2016, Chapter 5, Section 8, Construction Requirements, paragraph 5-801.h. Miscellaneous Openings.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-245798r822848_rule
- Severity
- High
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
For vaults, secure rooms or areas (*containing inspectable SIPRNet assets): Utility openings such as ducts and vents and any holes or passages through the secure room perimeter must be kept at less than a man-passable (96 square inches) opening. Openings larger than 96 square inches will be hardened in accordance with Military Handbook 1013/1A.