03.08 Media protection

Rev. 3 media protection requirements for digital and non-digital media that contain CUI: storage, access, sanitization, marking, transport, restrictions on media use and encryption of backups.

03.08.01 Media storage

Physically controlling and securely storing digital and non-digital system media that contain CUI, from flash drives and tapes to paper.

03.08.02 Media access

Restricting access to CUI on digital and non-digital system media to authorized personnel or roles.

03.08.03 Media sanitization

Sanitizing system media that contain CUI before disposal, release out of organizational control or reuse. Rev. 3 folded Rev. 2's 3.7.3 (sanitizing equipment removed for maintenance) into it.

03.08.04 Media marking

Marking system media that contain CUI with distribution limitations, handling caveats and the applicable CUI markings.

03.08.05 Media transport

Protecting and controlling media that contain CUI during transport outside controlled areas, keeping accountability for them in transit and documenting transport activity.

03.08.07 Media use

Restricting or prohibiting defined types of system media, such as external drives or flash drives, and prohibiting removable media without an identifiable owner. Rev. 3 folded Rev. 2's 3.8.8 into it.

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