Information Assurance - Unauthorized Wireless Devices - Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) Used in Classified Processing Areas without Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) Review and Authorizing Official (AO) Approval.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-245786	IA-11.02.01	SV-245786r770301_rule		Medium

Description
Allowing wireless devices in the vicinity of classified processing or discussion could directly result in the loss or compromise of classified or sensitive information either intentionally or accidentally. REFERENCES: CJCSI 6510.01F, INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) AND SUPPORT TO COMPUTER NETWORK DEFENSE (CND), Encl C, paragraphs 21.i(3). and 22. CNSS Directive No. 510, 20 November 2017, Directive on the Use of Mobile Devices Within Secure Spaces NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), Rev 4, Controls: AC-18, AC-18(1), AC-18(2), AC-18(3), AC-18(4) and AC-19 CNSSP No.29, May 2013, National Secret Enclave Connection Policy CNSSP No. 17, January 2014, Policy on Wireless Systems DISN Connection Process Guide: http://disa.mil/network-services/enterprise-connections/connection-process-guide Wireless STIG Mobility Policy Manual STIG DoDD 8100.02, Use of Commercial Wireless Devices, Services, and Technologies in the Department of Defense (DoD) Global Information Grid (GIG), paragraphs 4.2. and 4.3 CNSSI 1400, National Instruction on the use of Mobile Devices within Secure Spaces Joint USD(I) and DoD CIO Memorandum, dated 25, Sep 2015, SUBJECT: Security and Operational Guidance for Classified Portable Electronic Devices

Description

Allowing wireless devices in the vicinity of classified processing or discussion could directly result in the loss or compromise of classified or sensitive information either intentionally or accidentally. REFERENCES: CJCSI 6510.01F, INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) AND SUPPORT TO COMPUTER NETWORK DEFENSE (CND), Encl C, paragraphs 21.i(3). and 22. CNSS Directive No. 510, 20 November 2017, Directive on the Use of Mobile Devices Within Secure Spaces NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), Rev 4, Controls: AC-18, AC-18(1), AC-18(2), AC-18(3), AC-18(4) and AC-19 CNSSP No.29, May 2013, National Secret Enclave Connection Policy CNSSP No. 17, January 2014, Policy on Wireless Systems DISN Connection Process Guide: http://disa.mil/network-services/enterprise-connections/connection-process-guide Wireless STIG Mobility Policy Manual STIG DoDD 8100.02, Use of Commercial Wireless Devices, Services, and Technologies in the Department of Defense (DoD) Global Information Grid (GIG), paragraphs 4.2. and 4.3 CNSSI 1400, National Instruction on the use of Mobile Devices within Secure Spaces Joint USD(I) and DoD CIO Memorandum, dated 25, Sep 2015, SUBJECT: Security and Operational Guidance for Classified Portable Electronic Devices

STIG	Date
Traditional Security Checklist	2023-12-21

Details

Check Text ( C-49217r770299_chk )
1. Check to ensure that unauthorized wireless devices (PEDs such as cellphones, BlackBerry devices, laptops, etc.) are not being used in areas where classified systems or machines (SIPRNet) are in use. 2. If PED usage in classified processing areas is permitted by the site, check to ensure there is specific written AO (formerly DAA) approval and that a CTTA has assessed the environment and that any resulting recommended TEMPEST countermeasures have been implemented. TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: The check is applicable for ALL classified processing environments.

Check Text ( C-49217r770299_chk )

1. Check to ensure that unauthorized wireless devices (PEDs such as cellphones, BlackBerry devices, laptops, etc.) are not being used in areas where classified systems or machines (SIPRNet) are in use.

2. If PED usage in classified processing areas is permitted by the site, check to ensure there is specific written AO (formerly DAA) approval and that a CTTA has assessed the environment and that any resulting recommended TEMPEST countermeasures have been implemented.

TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: The check is applicable for ALL classified processing environments.

Fix Text (F-49172r770300_fix)
1. Unauthorized wireless devices (PEDs such as cellphones, BlackBerry devices, laptops, etc.) must not be permitted for use in areas where classified systems or machines (SIPRNet) are in use. 2. If PED usage in classified processing areas is permitted, there must be specific written AO (formerly DAA) approval and a CTTA assessment of the environment and any resulting recommended TEMPEST countermeasures must be implemented.

Fix Text (F-49172r770300_fix)

1. Unauthorized wireless devices (PEDs such as cellphones, BlackBerry devices, laptops, etc.) must not be permitted for use in areas where classified systems or machines (SIPRNet) are in use.

2. If PED usage in classified processing areas is permitted, there must be specific written AO (formerly DAA) approval and a CTTA assessment of the environment and any resulting recommended TEMPEST countermeasures must be implemented.