CCI-002594

Downgrade system media containing classified information prior to release to individuals without required access authorizations.

Implementation Guidance

Determine if: - system media containing classified information is identified. - system media containing classified information is downgraded prior to release to individuals without required access authorizations.

Validation Procedures

Examine: [SELECT FROM: System media protection policy; access authorization policy; procedures addressing downgrading of media containing classified information; procedures addressing handling of classified information; NSA standards and policies regarding protection of classified information; media downgrading records; system security plan; other relevant documents or records]. Interview: [SELECT FROM: Organizational personnel with system media downgrading responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities]. Test: [SELECT FROM: Organizational processes for media downgrading; mechanisms supporting and/or implementing media downgrading].

The controls below (if any) were marked by NIST as being related to CCI-002594.