STIGQter: STIG Summary: Traditional Security Checklist Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Protected Distribution System (PDS) Documentation - Signed Approval

DISA Rule

SV-245738r1138405_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-245738

Group Title

CS-05.03.01

Rule Version

CS-05.03.01

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

1. The approval authority must be the system Authorizing Official (AO), cognizant security office for contractors or other Department or Agency designee having Approval Authority for the for the installation and operation of the PDS and

2. A documented approval of the PDS must be signed and dated by the current approval authority.

NOTE: In tactical environments mobile systems employing inter-shelter cabling need not be re-approved for each relocation if the relocation provides security comparable to that of the original approval. Otherwise, new approval must be obtained.

Check Contents

Validate that:

1. The approval authority is the system Authorizing Official (AO), cognizant security office for contractors or other Department or Agency designee having Approval Authority for the installation and operation of the PDS and

2. A documented approval of the PDS is signed and dated by the current approval authority.

NOTE: In tactical environments mobile systems employing inter-shelter cabling need not be re-approved for each relocation if the relocation provides security comparable to that of the original approval. Otherwise, new approval must be obtained.

Vulnerability Number

V-245738

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CS-05.03.01

Severity Override Guidance

Validate that:

1. The approval authority is the system Authorizing Official (AO), cognizant security office for contractors or other Department or Agency designee having Approval Authority for the installation and operation of the PDS and

2. A documented approval of the PDS is signed and dated by the current approval authority.

NOTE: In tactical environments mobile systems employing inter-shelter cabling need not be re-approved for each relocation if the relocation provides security comparable to that of the original approval. Otherwise, new approval must be obtained.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5410