PDS are used to protect all unencrypted NSI through areas of lesser classification or control. Inasmuch as the NSI is unencrypted, the PDS must provide adequate electrical, electromagnetic, and physical safeguards to deter exploitation.

Protected Distribution Systems (PDSs) are used to protect unencrypted national security information (NSI) that is transmitted via wire line or optical fiber. PDSs are one solution to safeguarding classified information. But who is responsible for a PDS, and what are the requirements for approving, installing, and inspecting a PDS?

Target Audience: This course is intended for personnel who are involved in the planning, acquisition, installation, approval, operation, and inspection of communications systems that process classified national security information (NSI) and use PDS. Requirements:

PDS are used to transmit unencrypted classified NSI through an area of lesser classification or control. Inasmuch as the classified NSI in unencrypted, the PDS must provide adequate electrical, electromagnetic, and physical safeguards to deter exploitation.

This page contains the student guide and other course resources applicable to the Introduction to the Protected Distribution Systems CS140.16 course.

2025年3月12日 · As described in the CNSSI 7003, a PDS is the preferred solution for protecting National Security Information (NSI). As described in Section IV of the CNSSI 7003, careful consideration should be given to using encryption or establishing a Controlled Access Area (CAA) in lieu of a PDS.

Distribution System (PDS) in accordance with NSTISSI No 7003 ( not CNSSI No 7003, typo in Red/Black Reference). • Request site specific requirements from CTTA. DOCUMENT ALL Direction provided. • PDS Types: – Simple - constructed of wood, PVC or EMT. – Hardened - EMT, ferrous conduit or pipe, or rigid-sheet steel ducting

1996年12月13日 · NSTISSI NO. 7003, PROTECTIVE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (PDS) (13 DEC 1996)., The National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction (NSTISSI) No. 7003, Protective Distribution System (PDS) provides guidance for the protection of wireline and optical fiber PDS to transmit unencrypted classified National Security ...

2019年9月30日 · In accordance with the Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 7003, dated September 2015 (available on the DSS website), cleared contractors are required to have compliant PDS by September 30, 2018.

This guidebook describes the requirements for a PDS installed within the U.S. (including its territories and possessions) and within LOW and MEDIUM threat locations outside the United States as described by reference (b).