STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Voice Video Services Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 17 Benchmark Date: 25 Oct 2019:

Deficient Policy or SOP for VTC and PC camera operations regarding their ability to pickup and transmit sensitive or classified information in visual form.

DISA Rule

SV-17061r2_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-16074

Group Title

Deficient SOP: Camera operations / pickup

Rule Version

VVoIP/VTC 1900 (GENERAL)

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Ensure a policy and procedure is in place and enforced that addresses the operation of video/collaboration communications related cameras (e.g., webcams or VTC cameras) regarding their ability to inadvertently capture and transmit sensitive or classified information.

Do not post potentially sensitive information posted on the walls in view of the camera(s).

Produce an SOP that addresses the operation of video/collaboration communications related cameras (e.g., webcams or VTC cameras) regarding their ability to inadvertently capture and transmit sensitive or classified information such that:
- Conference room and office users do not display sensitive or classified information on walls that are within the view of the camera(s).
- Conference room and office users do not place sensitive or classified information on a table or desk within the view of the camera(s) without proper protection. (e.g., a proper cover).
- Conference room and office users do not read or view sensitive or classified information at such an angle that the camera(s) could focus on it.

NOTE: while covering such information mitigates disclosure when a camera is to be used, if the camera is activated unexpectedly or without taking action to cover the information prior to activating, the information can be compromised. Best practice is to not display it in view of the camera at all.

Provide appropriate training such that users follow the SOP. Enforce user compliance with the SOP.

Check Contents

Interview the IAO to validate compliance with the following requirement:

Ensure a policy and procedure is in place and enforced that addresses the operation of video/collaboration communications related cameras (e.g., webcams or VTC cameras) regarding their ability to inadvertently capture and transmit sensitive or classified information such that:
- Conference room and office users do not display sensitive or classified information on walls that are within the view of the camera(s).
- Conference room and office users do not place sensitive or classified information on a table or desk within the view of the camera(s) without proper protection (e.g., a proper cover).
- Conference room and office users do not read or view sensitive or classified information at such an angle that the camera(s) could focus on it.


NOTE: While covering such information mitigates disclosure when a camera is to be used, if the camera is activated unexpectedly or without taking action to cover the information prior to activating, the information can be compromised. The best practice is to not display it in view of the camera at all.

NOTE: Vulnerability awareness and operational training will be provided to users of video/collaboration communications related camera(s) regarding these requirements.

NOTE: This requirement is relevant no matter what the classification level of the session. In an IP environment the classification of PC communications is dependent upon the classification of the network to which the PC is attached, and the classification of the facility in which it is located. While classified communications can occur at the same level of classification as the network and facility, communications having a lower classification or no classification (e.g., unclassified or FOUO) may also occur in the same environment. As such, sensitive or classified information that is not part of the communications session might be improperly disclosed without proper controls in place.
Inspect the applicable SOP.

Inspect a random sampling of workspaces and conference rooms to determine compliance. Look for potentially sensitive information posted on the walls in view of the camera(s).

Interview the IAO to determine how the SOP is enforced. Inspect user training materials and discuss practices to determine if information regarding the SOP is conveyed. Interview a random sampling of users to confirm their awareness of the SOP and related information.

This is a finding if deficiencies are found in any of these areas. Note the deficiencies in the finding details.

Vulnerability Number

V-16074

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VVoIP/VTC 1900 (GENERAL)

Severity Override Guidance

Interview the IAO to validate compliance with the following requirement:

Ensure a policy and procedure is in place and enforced that addresses the operation of video/collaboration communications related cameras (e.g., webcams or VTC cameras) regarding their ability to inadvertently capture and transmit sensitive or classified information such that:
- Conference room and office users do not display sensitive or classified information on walls that are within the view of the camera(s).
- Conference room and office users do not place sensitive or classified information on a table or desk within the view of the camera(s) without proper protection (e.g., a proper cover).
- Conference room and office users do not read or view sensitive or classified information at such an angle that the camera(s) could focus on it.


NOTE: While covering such information mitigates disclosure when a camera is to be used, if the camera is activated unexpectedly or without taking action to cover the information prior to activating, the information can be compromised. The best practice is to not display it in view of the camera at all.

NOTE: Vulnerability awareness and operational training will be provided to users of video/collaboration communications related camera(s) regarding these requirements.

NOTE: This requirement is relevant no matter what the classification level of the session. In an IP environment the classification of PC communications is dependent upon the classification of the network to which the PC is attached, and the classification of the facility in which it is located. While classified communications can occur at the same level of classification as the network and facility, communications having a lower classification or no classification (e.g., unclassified or FOUO) may also occur in the same environment. As such, sensitive or classified information that is not part of the communications session might be improperly disclosed without proper controls in place.
Inspect the applicable SOP.

Inspect a random sampling of workspaces and conference rooms to determine compliance. Look for potentially sensitive information posted on the walls in view of the camera(s).

Interview the IAO to determine how the SOP is enforced. Inspect user training materials and discuss practices to determine if information regarding the SOP is conveyed. Interview a random sampling of users to confirm their awareness of the SOP and related information.

This is a finding if deficiencies are found in any of these areas. Note the deficiencies in the finding details.

Check Content Reference

I

Responsibility

Information Assurance Manager

Target Key

594

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