id: "SC-07(27)" title: "Unclassified Non-national Security System Connections" family: "SC" family_name: "System and Communications Protection" sort_id: "sc-07.27" priority: "P1" implementation_level: "organization" parent: "SC-07" enhancement: True
Statement
Prohibit the direct connection of {{ insert: param, sc-07.27_odp.01 }} to an external network without the use of {{ insert: param, sc-07.27_odp.02 }}.
Guidance
A direct connection is a dedicated physical or virtual connection between two or more systems. Organizations typically do not have complete control over external networks, including the Internet. Boundary protection devices (e.g., firewalls, gateways, and routers) mediate communications and information flows between unclassified non-national security systems and external networks.
Assessment Objective
the direct connection of {{ insert: param, sc-07.27_odp.01 }} to an external network without the use of a {{ insert: param, sc-07.27_odp.02 }} is prohibited.
System and communications protection policy
procedures addressing boundary protection
system design documentation
system hardware and software
system architecture
system configuration settings and associated documentation
system audit records
system security plan
other relevant documents or records
System/network administrators
organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
system developer
organizational personnel with boundary protection responsibilities
Mechanisms prohibiting the direct connection of unclassified, non-national security systems to an external network