03.01.20 Use of External Systems

This policy outlines the organization's approach to the use of external systems, including prohibitions, authorization requirements, and security controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) when processed, stored, or transmitted on such systems.

• A.03.01.20.ODP[01]: Security requirements to be satisfied on external systems prior to allowing the use of or access to those systems by authorized individuals are defined.
• A.03.01.20.a: The use of external systems is prohibited unless the systems are specifically authorized.
• A.03.01.20.b: The following security requirements to be satisfied on external systems prior to allowing the use of or access to those systems by authorized individuals are established: .
• A.03.01.20.c.01: Authorized individuals are permitted to use external systems to access the organizational system or to process, store, or transmit CUI only after verifying that the security requirements on the external systems as specified in the organization’s system security plans have been satisfied.
• A.03.01.20.c.02: Authorized individuals are permitted to use external systems to access the organizational system or to process, store, or transmit CUI only after retaining approved system connection or processing agreements with the organizational entity hosting the external systems.
• A.03.01.20.d: The use of organization-controlled portable storage devices by authorized individuals on external systems is restricted.