Protected Distribution System (PDS) Documentation - Signed Approval

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Part of PDS Documentation - Signed Approval

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

SV-41017r2_rule Protected Distribution System (PDS) Documentation - Signed Approval

Vulnerability discussion

A PDS that is not approved could cause an Information Assurance Manager, Designated Approving Authority and other concerned managerial personnel to not be fully aware of all vulnerabilities and residual risk of IA systems under their purview.

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Validate that: 1. The approval authority is the system Designated Accrediting Authority (DAA), cognizant security office for contractors or other Department or Agency designee having Approval Authority for the installation and operation of the PDS and 2. That a documented approval of the PDS is signed by the current approval authority. NOTE: In tactical environments mobile systems employing inter-shelter cabling need not be re-approved for each relocation if the relocation provides security comparable to that of the original approval. Otherwise, new approval must be obtained.

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1. The approval authority must be the system DAA, cognizant security office for contractors or other Department or Agency designee having Approval Authority for the for the installation and operation of the PDS and 2. A documented approval of the PDS must be signed by the current approval authority. NOTE: In tactical environments mobile systems employing inter-shelter cabling need not be re-approved for each relocation if the relocation provides security comparable to that of the original approval. Otherwise, new approval must be obtained.

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