id: "SC-32" title: "System Partitioning" family: "SC" family_name: "System and Communications Protection" sort_id: "sc-32" priority: "P1" implementation_level: "system" enhancements: - sc-32.1
Statement
Partition the system into {{ insert: param, sc-32_odp.01 }} residing in separate {{ insert: param, sc-32_odp.02 }} domains or environments based on {{ insert: param, sc-32_odp.03 }}.
Guidance
System partitioning is part of a defense-in-depth protection strategy. Organizations determine the degree of physical separation of system components. Physical separation options include physically distinct components in separate racks in the same room, critical components in separate rooms, and geographical separation of critical components. Security categorization can guide the selection of candidates for domain partitioning. Managed interfaces restrict or prohibit network access and information flow among partitioned system components.
Assessment Objective
the system is partitioned into {{ insert: param, sc-32_odp.01 }} residing in separate {{ insert: param, sc-32_odp.02 }} domains or environments based on {{ insert: param, sc-32_odp.03 }}.
System and communications protection policy
procedures addressing system partitioning
system design documentation
system configuration settings and associated documentation
system architecture
list of system physical domains (or environments)
system facility diagrams
system network diagrams
system security plan
other relevant documents or records
System/network administrators
organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
organizational personnel installing, configuring, and/or maintaining the system
system developers/integrators
Mechanisms supporting and/or implementing the physical separation of system components