Protected Distribution System (PDS) Construction - External Suspended PDS

Part of PDS Construction - External Suspended PDS

Associated with IA controls: DCSR-3, PESS-1, ECCT-2

SV-41012r2_rule Protected Distribution System (PDS) Construction - External Suspended PDS

Vulnerability discussion

A PDS that is not constructed and configured as required could result in the undetected interception of classified information.

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Exterior PDS: Check to ensure: 1. Suspended Systems between buildings are elevated a minimum of 5 meters. 2. Are only used on property that is owned or leased by the U.S. Government or contractor having control of the PDS. 3. The PDS is installed to provide unimpeded inspection and is cleared of any obstruction or device which encroaches upon the system to facilitate tampering. 4. The area containing PDS is illuminated.

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Exterior Suspended PDS: 1. Suspended Systems between buildings must be elevated a minimum of 5 meters. 2. Must only be used on property that is owned or leased by the U.S. Government or contractor having control of the PDS. 3. The PDS must be installed to provide unimpeded inspection and must be cleared of any obstruction or device which encroaches upon the system to facilitate tampering. 4. The area containing PDS must be illuminated.

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