PROTECTED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (PDS)
This Instruction provides guidance and requirements for the approval and installation of wire line and optical fiber distribution systems used to protect unencrypted, National security information (NSI)
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According to national standards, the wall thickness of the low-voltage distribution box should not be less than 1. The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) issues this Instruction pursuant to its authority under National Security Directive 42, National Policy for the Security of National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems. Protected Distribution Systems (PDSs) are used to protect unencrypted national security information (NSI) that is transmitted via wire line or optical fiber. NOTE 1: The ONLY approved PDS Lock within the DoD is the General Services Administration (GSA) approved changeable combination padlock and has historically been the lock used for securing accessible pull boxes and PDS termination boxes. PDS Installation Plan is returned for corrections or approved to proceed prior to contract award and material purchase.