IT Baseline Protection Manual - Chapter 7.1 Exchange of data media
7.1 Exchange of data media
Description
The exchange of data media for data transfer between
non-networked IT systems is considered here. The data
media dealt with include floppy disks, removable hard
disks (magnetic, magneto-optical), CDs, magnetic tape
and cassettes. Furthermore, the storage of data on the
transmission and reception system is taken into account.
Handling of the data media before and after dispatch is
also described.
Threat Scenario
The following typical threats are assumed for the exchange of data media as part of IT baseline protection:
For the implementation of IT baseline protection, selection of the required packages of safeguards
("modules") as described in chapters 2.3 and 2.4, is recommended.
The safeguards package for the "Exchange of Data media" is presented in the following.
Infrastructure:
S 1.36 (2) Safekeeping of data media before and after dispatch (optional)