NIST 800-53 Rev. 5

SC-8(5): Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity | Protected Distribution System

Control Text:

Implement [Assignment: organization-defined protected distribution system] to [Selection (one or more): prevent unauthorized disclosure of information; detect changes to information] during transmission.

The purpose of a protected distribution system is to deter, detect, and/or make difficult physical access to the communication lines that carry national security information.

Related Controls

  • None