AC-19(4) Restrictions for Classified Information

Control enhancement of AC-19 Access Control for Mobile Devices

Control

(a)

Prohibit the use of unclassified mobile devices in facilities containing systems processing, storing, or transmitting classified information unless specifically permitted by the authorizing official; and

(b)

Enforce the following restrictions on individuals permitted by the authorizing official to use unclassified mobile devices in facilities containing systems processing, storing, or transmitting classified information:

(1)

Connection of unclassified mobile devices to classified systems is prohibited;

(2)

Connection of unclassified mobile devices to unclassified systems requires approval from the authorizing official;

(3)

Use of internal or external modems or wireless interfaces within the unclassified mobile devices is prohibited; and

(4)

Unclassified mobile devices and the information stored on those devices are subject to random reviews and inspections by [Assignment: security officials] , and if classified information is found, the incident handling policy is followed.

(c)

Restrict the connection of classified mobile devices to classified systems in accordance with [Assignment: security policies].

Discussion

None.

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