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                                  CHAPTER V

                        CLASSIFIED AIS SECURITY PLAN

1.  OVERVIEW.

    a.   The Classified AIS Security Plans are prepared by the CSSO as the
         basic classified AIS security document and as evidence that the
         proposed classified AIS, or update to an existing classified AIS,
         meets the appropriate Classified AIS Security Program requirements.
         The Classified AIS Security Plan is used throughout the
         certification and accreditation process and serves for the lifetime
         of the classified AIS as the formal record of the AIS and its
         environment as approved for operation.  The Classified AIS Security
         Plan also serves as the basis for inspections of the Classified
         AIS.  Each CSSO shall maintain the copy of record of the Classified
         AIS Security Plan and associated documents for each classified AIS.
         Each CSSM shall (at a minimum) maintain a current list of the
         classified AIS on his/her site or facility.  The designated DAA
         shall maintain accreditation documentation for each of the
         classified AIS he/she has accredited.

    b.   Each AIS, such as a standalone mainframe, minicomputer, personal
         work station, Unified Network, or Interconnected Network that
         processes classified information shall be covered by a Classified
         AIS Security Plan.  Two or more similar Classified AISs may be
         combined under a Classified AIS Security Plan (see page II-2,
         paragraph 2h).

    Note:  If a Classified AIS Security Plan is determined to contain
    classified information, the plan shall be appropriately marked and
    protected.

2.  COMMON DOCUMENTS.  Information common to several classified AISs at a
    site or information contained in other documents may be attached to or
    referenced in the Classified AIS Security Plan.

3.  CLASSIFIED AIS SECURITY PLAN.  The Classified AIS Security Plan formally
    documents the operation of a Classified AIS and the measures that are
    used to control access and protect the classified AIS and its
    information.  To make appropriate accreditation decisions, the DAA needs
    to understand the complete classified AIS environment.  Therefore, at a
    minimum, each Classified AIS Security Plan (including Classified AIS
    Security Plans covering two or more similar classified AISs) shall
    contain the following information:

    a.   Introduction.

         (1)  The identification and location of the classified AIS.

         (2)  A brief narrative description of the classified AIS including
              its mission or purpose.

    b.   Security Requirements Specification.  The Security Requirements
         Specification is a unique sub-set of the Classified AIS Security
         Plan that defines the secure operating environment of the
         classified AIS  (see Figure V-1).  The Security Requirements
         Specification shall be developed as an attachment to the Classified
         AIS Security Plan for use if the classified AIS is to become part
         of an interconnected network.  If at any time it is necessary or
         desirable to link a classified AIS into a network, the information
         in the Security Requirements Specification will be used to
         determine any necessary changes in or additions to protections or
         countermeasures.

         (1)  Security Personnel.  The name, location, and phone number of
              the responsible System Owner, DAA, CSSO, CSSM, and Data/
              Application Owner (if appropriate).

         (2)  Secure Operating Environment.  Brief description of the secure
              operating environment of the classified AIS.

         (3)  Data Sensitivity.  The determination of the data sensitivity
              by analysis and documentation of the following:

              (a)  The classification levels (i.e., Top Secret, Secret,
                   Confidential) and categories (i.e., Restricted Data,
                   Formerly Restricted Data, National Security Information)
                   of the data, and the percentages of each, to be
                   processed, stored, transferred, or accessed;

              (b)  Any compartments (as defined in Director Central
                   Intelligence Directive, 1/16) or special access programs
                   for the data;

              (c)  Any special formal access approvals necessary for access
                   to the data (e.g., Access to Special Access Programs);

              (d)  Any special handling instructions or caveats (e.g., NO
                   CONTRACT, WNINTEL);

              (e)  The need-to-know restrictions on all users, directly
                   connected to the classified AIS; and

              (f)  The presence of any sensitive unclassified data (e.g.,
                   Privacy, Proprietary, Unclassified Controlled Nuclear
                   Information).

         (4)  Personnel Security.  State the range of security clearance
              levels, the set of formal access approvals, and the
              need-to-know of users of the classified AIS.

         (5)  Protection Index.  Identify the mode of operation and the
              protection index (as described in Chapters III and IV).

         (6)  Physical Protection.  The documentation of any special
              physical protection requirements that are unique to the
              classified AIS.

         (7)  Security Contracts.  A copy of any security contracts
              (memoranda of understanding) with other Federal agencies or
              entities and a list of all security contracts associated with
              the classified AIS.

         (8)  Approved Waivers, Variances, or Exceptions.  A descriptive
              list and a copy of the approval documentation of any approved
              waivers, variances, or exceptions.

         (9)  Special Security Countermeasures.  The details of any special
              security countermeasures in use in the classified AIS.

    c.   System Description.  A brief description of the classified AIS,
         including all hardware components, showing the organization,
         interconnections, and interfaces of these components (block
         diagrams may be used to satisfy this requirement).

    d.   Configuration Management Program.  A brief description of, or
         reference to, the Configuration Management Program associated with
         the classified AIS.

    e.   Risks and Vulnerabilities.

         (1)  A statement about the risk assessment of any unique
              vulnerabilities or threats to the classified AIS shall
              document or reference threats unique to the site, the
              information, or threats unique to the classified AIS itself.
              If there are no unique threats or vulnerabilities, a statement
              to that effect will be entered (see page I-2, paragraph 4d).

         (2)  Another statement shall document vulnerability identification
              by the CSSO and the implemented countermeasures to mitigate
              these vulnerabilities (see page I-2, paragraph 4e).

    f.   Security Measures.  Using the topics in Chapters VI - XIII as a
         reference, a description of how these requirements have been met
         shall be provided.  This description shall specifically address:

         (1)  Personnel Security.  Describe, attach, or reference the
              classified AIS escort procedures (see page I-10, paragraph
              14e).

         (2)  Physical Security.  Provide a brief description of the
              physical security environment, e.g., type of Security Area,
              minimum security clearance level allowed without escort
              (reference Site Safeguards and Security Plan or Safeguards and
              Security Plan, DOE 5630.13A, MASTER SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY
              AGREEMENTS, or DOE 5630.14A, SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM
              PLANNING).

         (3)  Telecommunications Security.  Include or reference the
              Protected Distribution System documentation and the provisions
              for TEMPEST security.

         (4)  Administrative Security.

              (a)  If passwords are used for authentication of system access
                   control, describe or reference procedures for
                   administration of passwords (see page IX-2, paragraph 3c
                   and Attachment IX-2).

              (b)  Describe the protection requirements and procedures for
                   all authenticators including passwords.

              (c)  Describe or reference procedures to protect against
                   scavenging.

              (d)  Describe the methods and procedures used to sanitize the
                   classified AIS between users and/or classification levels
                   when periods processing is used.

              (e)  Describe or reference the site marking procedures if
                   different from the requirements described on page IX-3,
                   paragraphs 5 and 6.

         (5)  Technical Security.

              (a)  Describe or reference the auditing procedures to be
                   followed in the event of the failure of the auditing
                   capability.  Classified AIS shutdown criteria shall be
                   included (see page X-2, paragraph 2c(1)).

              (b)  For AISs operating with a Protection Index of one or
                   greater, define the time lockout interval of inactivity
                   in interactive sessions and describe the restart
                   requirements.

              (c)  Describe the use of Evaluated Products List products or
                   justification for alternative methods, hardware, or
                   software.

              (d)  Describe the application software certification process.

         (6)  Waste, Fraud, and Abuse.  Describe the management controls
              established to deter and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.

    g.   Network Requirements.  If the classified AIS is implemented as a
         network, the Classified AIS Security Plan shall also address the
         following items:

         (1)  Overview of the Network.  Include descriptions of the
              sub-networks, servers, hosts.

         (2)  Communications Protocols.   Briefly describe all protocols
              used in the network.

         (3)  Security Support Structure.  Briefly describe the Security
              Support Structure including all controlled interfaces and
              guards, their interconnection criteria, and their security
              requirements.  Also, describe any encryption methods used to
              provide discretionary/nondiscretionary controls and the
              communications security devices that protect intranetwork
              communications.

         (4)  Security Policies.  Describe or reference the network security
              policies and procedures.  If referenced, include a brief
              synopsis of the referenced policies and procedures, including:

              (a)  Access control policies.

              (b)  Authorization and authentication policies.

              (c)  Audit policies.

    h.   Remote Maintenance/Diagnostics.  If approved remote diagnostic or
         maintenance services are to be used, specify the methods of
         connection, disconnection, and security measures.

    i.   Ongoing Security Performance Test Plan.  Describe the plan for
         ongoing security performance testing and the frequency of such
         testing.

    j.   Security Incidents.  Attach or reference the procedures to be used
         by the personnel associated with the classified AIS for reporting
         any classified AIS security incidents to appropriate management and
         DOE.  These procedures shall include the actions to be taken to
         secure the classified AIS during a security-related incident.

    k.   Continuity of Operations.

         (1)  State the continuity of operations decision.  If the decision
              was made to have a continuity of operations plan, reference
              the plan, and include a short abstract of the plan.  Include
              the documentation of the frequency and cost to exercise the
              plan, the DAA approval documentation, and provide or reference
              a list of the applications on the classified AIS that require
              a continuity of operations plan.

         (2)  If the decision was made not to require a Continuity of
              Operations Plan, describe the process used to protect the
              current backup copies of software, data, applications, and the
              documentation judged to be essential to the continued
              operation of the classified AIS.

4.  INTERCONNECTED CLASSIFIED AIS SECURITY PLAN.  A network operating as an
    Interconnected Network shall have an Interconnected Classified AIS
    Security Plan that:

    a.   Designates the individuals responsible for the secure operation
         (e.g., CSOM, CSSM) of the Interconnected Network;

    b.   Describes the secure operating environment and protections of the
         Network Security Support Structure including a description of the
         operation of any Controlled Interfaces;

    c.   Identifies any special security responsibilities of the users of
         the Interconnected Network;

    d.   Lists the networks (Interconnected or Unified) and AISs that
         comprise the Interconnected Network.

    e.   Includes a copy of the Security Contract for each separately
         accredited network or AIS with a copy of the Security Requirements
         Specification.  Also includes copies of the Security Requirements
         Specifications for each network as attachments; and provides a
         Security Requirements Specification for the Interconnected Network
         (see Page XI-4. paragraph c.).

**** DATABASE NOTE:
     ATTACHMENT OF FIGURE V-1 - DEVELOPMENT OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
     SPECIFICATIONS (PAGE V-7 AND V-8) IS NOT INCLUDED IN DATABASE,
     DUE TO ITS FORMAT.


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