id: "SC-08(05)" title: "Protected Distribution System" family: "SC" family_name: "System and Communications Protection" sort_id: "sc-08.05" priority: "P1" implementation_level: "system" parent: "SC-08" enhancement: True


Statement

Implement {{ insert: param, sc-08.05_odp.01 }} to {{ insert: param, sc-08.05_odp.02 }} during transmission.

Guidance

The purpose of a protected distribution system is to deter, detect, and/or make difficult physical access to the communication lines that carry national security information.

Assessment Objective

the {{ insert: param, sc-08.05_odp.01 }} is implemented to {{ insert: param, sc-08.05_odp.02 }} during transmission.

System and communications protection policy

procedures addressing transmission confidentiality and integrity

system design documentation

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

Cryptographic mechanisms supporting and/or implementing concealment or randomization of communication patterns

mechanisms supporting and/or implementing protected distribution systems