Title

The DSN system component is not installed in a controlled space with visitor access controls applied. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Requirement: The IAO will ensure that DSN switches, peripheral, and OAM&P systems are installed in a controlled space with personnel and visitor access controls applied. Controlling access to the DSN site is critical to determine accountability for auditing purposes as well as the obvious physical security violations.

Check Content

Perform a walk through of the facility and confirm compliance via inspection of the effected devices or items

Fix Text

> Take measures to apply or install or upgrade physical security for system core assets (Switches, Servers,) and transmission devices (network switches, routers, muxes, devices). Limit, control, and document the distribution of keys to access the equipment.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-8457r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-7971

Group Title: DSN device not installed in a secure location

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.