D.22.2 - Construction

Construction involves all programs and activities in which the Federal Government builds or constructs facilities, roads, dams, etc.

The following security categorization is recommended for the construction information type:

Security category

D.22.2 - Construction = {(confidentiality, Low), (integrity, Low), (availability, Low)}

Confidentiality Low

The confidentiality impact level is the effect of unauthorized disclosure of construction information on the abilities of responsible agencies to build or construct facilities, roads, dams, etc. In most cases, the consequences of unauthorized disclosure of construction information will result in a limited adverse effect on agency operations, agency assets, or individuals. Special Factors Affecting Confidentiality Impact Determination: In some cases, construction details can be of use to terrorists or other criminals who seek to penetrate or destroy government installations. Unauthorized disclosure of some construction details (e.g., alarm designs, points of vulnerability to the structural integrity of a dam or building) can result in danger to critical infrastructures, key national assets, or human life. In such cases, the confidentiality impact may be high. There are some cases for which construction information includes classified or other national security information. Such cases are outside the scope of this guideline. Recommended Confidentiality Impact Level: The provisional confidentiality impact level recommended for construction information is low.

Integrity Low

The integrity impact level is based on the specific mission and the data supporting that mission, not on the time required to detect the modification or destruction of information. The consequences of unauthorized modification or destruction of construction information depends primarily on the criticality of the information. Typically, the effects of modification or deletion of construction information are limited with respect to agency missions or assets. Recommended Integrity Impact Level: The provisional integrity impact level recommended for construction information is low.

Availability Low

The availability impact level is based on the specific mission and the data supporting that mission, not on the time required to re-establish access to construction information. The nature of most government construction processes is tolerant of reasonable delays. Recommended Availability Impact Level: The provisional availability impact level recommended for construction information is low.