Handling of Classified - Use of Cover Sheets on Documents Removed from Secure Storage

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Associated with IA controls: PESP-1, PESS-1

SV-42288r2_rule Handling of Classified - Use of Cover Sheets on Documents Removed from Secure Storage

Vulnerability discussion

Failure to protect readable classified information printed from classified systems such as SIPRNet when removed from secure storage can lead to the loss or compromise of classified or sensitive information.

Check content

During the review/walk-around be observant for classified documents without cover sheets. Unless an employee is specifically working on the document - a cover sheet must be placed on it to ensure classified information is not inadvertently exposed. If the document without a cover sheet is located in a SCIF, Secret or TS vault or secure room - this should not be written as a finding; however, highly recommend use of cover sheets as a best security practice. If the document w/o cover sheet is found in a Secret Controlled Access Area (CAA) or below, this should be made a finding. TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: The check is applicable for fixed tactical classified processing environments. It is assumed the type of equipment referenced will be in a fixed environment. Not applicable to a field/mobile environment.

Fix text

Ensure classified handling procedures address use of cover sheets on classified documents printed from systems such as SIPRNet, when the documents are removed from secure storage. Address use of cover sheets during initial and annual refresher security training. Periodically check areas for use of cover sheets. While not required by regulation it is good security practice to use document cover sheets in a SCIF, Secret or TS vault or secure room to prevent inadvertant access to classified information by persons without need-to-know and uncleared visitors to such classified areas.

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