PDS - Carriers

• Hardened Carrier
  • Install data cables in a carrier.
  • Construct carrier from EMT, ferrous conduit or pipe, or rigid-sheet steel ducting.
  • Permanently seal all connections.
  • If buried, install at least 1 meter below the surface.
  • If suspended between buildings, elevate at least 5 meters.
  
  
  
• Alarmed Carrier
  • Approve alarm system through cognizant COMSEC and/or physical security
  • Verify alarm system performance IAW NSTISSI 7003, Table B-4
  • Ensure security personnel will respond with 15 minutes
  • Provide for inspection to determine cause of any alarm
  • Define action if transmission terminated
  • Initiate investigations of actual intrusion attempts.
  
  
  
• Continuously Viewed Carrier
  • Carrier must be under continuous observation
  • Standing orders should include requirement to investigate any attempts to disturb the PDS
  • Security personnel should investigate suspected penetrations with 15 minutes
  • Not used for TS or Special category information for non-US UAA.