Information Assurance - KVM Switch not Approved by the Defense Security Accreditation Working Group (DSAWG)

Part of Informaiton Assurance - KVM Switch (Not DSAWG Approved)

Associated with IA controls: DCSP-1

SV-41244r2_rule Information Assurance - KVM Switch not Approved by the Defense Security Accreditation Working Group (DSAWG)

Vulnerability discussion

Failure to use approved switch boxes can result in the loss or compromise of classified information.

Check content

1. Check all KVM switches that switch from NIPR to SIPR - or other low side to high side systems being reviewed. 2. Ensure switches are on the most current approved DSAWG list or otherwise comply with DSAWG guidance for use for switching between high side and low side devices. 3. Check to ensure that any unapproved switch boxes in use have specific approval for use in the SIPRNet Approval to Connect (ATC) or (IATC) from the Classified Connection Approval Office (CCAO). TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: The check is applicable where KVM devices are in use.

Fix text

1. All KVM switches that switch from NIPR to SIPR - or other low side to high side systems being reviewed must be on the most current approved DSAWG list or otherwise comply with DSAWG guidance. 2. Any unapproved switch boxes in use (switching from NIPR to SIPR) must have specific approval for use and be addressed in the SIPRNet Approval to Connect (ATC) or IATC from the Classified Connection Approval Office (CCAO).

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