If the link is required in performance of the contract, current policy requires that the provision of such a link be stipulated in the contract. The line diagram depiction of the link is shown in Figure 1. below. Description and Classification of the Data. All data is Unclassified. Clearance Levels of the users.
All users hold a clearance at the Secret level.
In the event of suspected fraud, abuse, or security infraction an investigation will be done by both DAAs. Safeguards to be Implemented before Interfacing the ISs. Both parties agree that the safeguards listed below are to be implemented prior to, and as a condition of maintaining, the connection between the sites. Information systems at each site are accredited by the cognizant Designated Approving Authority prior to use. The terminus of this link is protected at each site by a firewall which is configured to permit only the traffic required to meet contract requirements.