NIST Special Publication 800
NIST SP 800-171r3

Protecting Controlled Unclassified
Information in Nonfederal Systems andOrganizations
Ron Ross
Victoria Pillitteri
This publication is available free of charge from:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-171r3

NIST Special Publication 800
NIST SP 800-171r3

Protecting Controlled Unclassified
Information in Nonfederal Systems andOrganizations
Ron Ross
Victoria Pillitteri

Computer Security Division
Information Technology Laboratory

This publication is available free of charge from:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-171r3

May 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce
Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Laurie E. Locascio, NIST Director and Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology

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Abstract
The protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is of paramount importance tofederal agencies and can directly impact the ability of the Federal Government to successfully
conduct its essential missions and functions. This publication provides federal agencies withrecommended security requirements for protecting the confidentiality of CUI when theinformation is resident in nonfederal systems and organizations. The requirements apply tocomponents of nonfederal systems that process, store, or transmit CUI or that provide
protection for such components. The security requirements are intended for use by federal
agencies in contractual vehicles or other agreements established between those agencies andnonfederal organizations. This publication can be used in conjunction with its companion
publication, NIST Special Publication 800-171A, which provides a comprehensive set ofprocedures to assess the security requirements.
Keywords
Controlled Unclassified Information; Executive Order 13556; FIPS Publication 199; FIPS
Publication 200; FISMA; NIST Special Publication 800-53; nonfederal organizations; nonfederal
systems; organization-defined parameter; security assessment; security control; security
requirement.
Reports on Computer Systems Technology
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methods, reference data, proof of concept implementations, and technical analyses to advancethe development and productive use of information technology. ITL’s responsibilities include
the development of management, administrative, technical, and physical standards andguidelines for the cost-effective security and privacy of other than national security-related
information in federal information systems. The Special Publication 800-series reports on ITL’s
research, guidelines, and outreach efforts in information system security, and its collaborative
activities with industry, government, and academic organizations.

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Audience
This publication serves a diverse group of individuals and organizations in the public and private
sectors, including:•Federal agencies responsible for managing and protecting CUI•

Nonfederal organizations responsible for protecting CUI•

Individuals with system development life cycle responsibilities (e.g., program managers,
mission/business owners, information owners/stewards, system designers anddevelopers, system/security engineers, systems integrators)•

Individuals with acquisition or procurement responsibilities (e.g., contracting officers)•

Individuals with system, security, or risk management and oversight responsibilities(e.g., authorizing officials, chief information officers, chief information security officers,system owners, information security managers)•

Individuals with security assessment and monitoring responsibilities (e.g., auditors,
system evaluators, assessors, analysts, independent verifiers and validators)

The above roles and responsibilities can be viewed from two perspectives:•

Federal perspective: The entity establishing and conveying the security requirements incontractual vehicles or other types of agreements•

Nonfederal perspective: The entity responding to and complying with the security
requirements set forth in contracts or agreements

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Patent Disclosure Notice
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As of the date of publication and following call(s) for the identification of patent claims whose
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No representation is made or implied by ITL that licenses are not required to avoid patent
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Table of Contents
1.

Introduction ..............................................................................................................................1

2.

The Fundamentals .....................................................................................................................33.

The Security Requirements ........................................................................................................6

References.......................................................................................................................................75
Appendix A.

Acronyms ................................................................................................................83

Appendix B.

Glossary...................................................................................................................85

Appendix C.

Tailoring Criteria ......................................................................................................93

Appendix D.

Organization-Defined Parameters .......................................................................... 106

Appendix E.

Change Log ............................................................................................................ 109

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List of Tables
Table 1. Security Requirement Families ....................................................................................................... 4
Table 2. Security Control Tailoring Criteria ................................................................................................. 93
Table 3. Access Control (AC) ....................................................................................................................... 93
Table 4. Awareness and Training (AT)......................................................................................................... 94
Table 5. Audit and Accountability (AU) ....................................................................................................... 95
Table 6. Assessment, Authorization, and Monitoring (CA) ......................................................................... 95
Table 7. Configuration Management (CM) ................................................................................................. 96
Table 8. Contingency Planning (CP) ............................................................................................................ 96
Table 9. Identification and Authentication (IA) .......................................................................................... 97
Table 10. Incident Response (IR)................................................................................................................. 98
Table 11. Maintenance (MA) ...................................................................................................................... 98
Table 12. Media Protection (MP) ................................................................................................................ 99
Table 13. Physical and Environmental Protection (PE) ............................................................................... 99
Table 14. Planning (PL) .............................................................................................................................. 100
Table 15. Program Management (PM) ..................................................................................................... 100
Table 16. Personnel Security (PS) ............................................................................................................. 101
Table 17. PII Processing and Transparency (PT) ....................................................................................... 102
Table 18. Risk Assessment (RA) ................................................................................................................ 102
Table 19. System and Services Acquisition (SA)........................................................................................ 103
Table 20. System and Communications Protection (SC) ........................................................................... 103
Table 21. System and Information Integrity (SI) ....................................................................................... 104
Table 22. Supply Chain Risk Management (SR)......................................................................................... 105
Table 23. Organization-Defined Parameters ............................................................................................ 106
Table 24. Change Log ................................................................................................................................ 110v

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Acknowledgments
The authors gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the significant contributions fromindividuals and organizations in the public and private sectors whose constructive comments
improved the overall quality, thoroughness, and usefulness of this publication. The authors also
wish to thank the NIST technical editing and production staff – Jim Foti, Jeff Brewer, Eduardo
Takamura, Isabel Van Wyk, Cristina Ritfeld, Derek Sappington, and Carolyn Schmidt – for theiroutstanding support in preparing this document for publication. Finally, a special note of thanks
goes out to Kelley Dempsey for the initial research and development of the content used in the
prototype CUI overlay.
Historical Contributions
The authors also wish to acknowledge the following organizations and individuals for their
historic contributions to this publication:•

Organizations: National Archives and Records Administration, Department of Defense•

Individuals: Carol Bales, Matthew Barrett, Jon Boyens, Devin Casey, Christian Enloe, Gary
Guissanie, Peggy Himes, Robert Glenn, Elizabeth Lennon, Vicki Michetti, Dorian Pappas,
Karen Quigg, Mark Riddle, Matthew Scholl, Mary Thomas, Murugiah Souppaya, Patricia
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1. Introduction
Executive Order (EO) 13556 [1] established a government-wide program to standardize the way
the executive branch handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). 1 EO 13556 requiredthat the CUI program emphasize openness, transparency, and uniformity of government-widepractices and that the program implementation take place in a manner consistent with Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB) policies and National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST) standards and guidelines. As the CUI program Executive Agent, the National Archives andRecords Administration (NARA) provides information, guidance, policy, and requirements on
handling CUI [4]. This includes approved CUI categories and descriptions, the basis for
safeguarding and dissemination controls, and procedures for the use of CUI. 2 The CUI federal
regulation [5] provides guidance to federal agencies on the designation, safeguarding, marking,dissemination, decontrolling, and disposition of CUI; establishes self-inspection and oversightrequirements; and delineates other facets of the program.
The CUI regulation requires federal agencies that use federal information systems 3 to process,store, or transmit CUI to comply with NIST standards and guidelines. The responsibility offederal agencies to protect CUI does not change when such information is shared with
nonfederal organizations. 4 Therefore, a similar level of protection is needed when CUI is
processed, stored, or transmitted by nonfederal organizations using nonfederal systems. 5 To
maintain a consistent level of protection, the security requirements for safeguarding CUI in
nonfederal systems and organizations must comply with Federal Information Processing
Standards (FIPS 199) publication [6] and FIPS 200 [7]. The requirements are derived from thecontrols in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53 [8].
1.1. Purpose and Applicability
This publication provides federal agencies with recommended security requirements6 forprotecting the confidentiality of CUI 7 when such information is resident in nonfederal systems
and organizations and where there are no specific safeguarding requirements prescribed by theauthorizing law, regulation, or government-wide policy for the CUI category listed in the CUI
1 CUI is any information that a law, regulation, or government-wide policy requires to have safeguarding or disseminating controls, excluding
information that is classified under EO 13526 [2], any predecessor or successor order, or the Atomic Energy Act [3] as amended.
2 Procedures for the use of CUI include marking, safeguarding, transporting, disseminating, reusing, and disposing of the information.
3 A federal information system is a system that is used or operated by an executive agency, by a contractor of an executive agency, or byanother organization on behalf of an executive agency. The term system is used in this publication to represent people, processes, andtechnologies involved in the processing, storage, or transmission of CUI. Systems can include operational technology (OT), information
technology (IT), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices, specialized systems, cyber-physical systems, embedded systems,
and sensors.
4 A nonfederal organization is any entity that owns, operates, or maintains a nonfederal system.
5 A nonfederal system is any system that does not meet the criteria for a federal information system.
6 The term security requirement refers to the protection needs for a system or organization. Security requirements may be derived from laws,
Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, mission and business needs, or risk assessments.
7 In accordance with EO 13526 [2] and 32 CFR 2002 [5], the scope of CUI protection is primarily focused on confidentiality. However, thesecurity objectives of confidentiality and integrity are closely related since many of the underlying security mechanisms support bothobjectives. Therefore, the security requirements in this publication address the protection of CUI from unauthorized disclosure andmodification.

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registry [4]. The requirements do not apply to nonfederal organizations that are collecting ormaintaining information on behalf of a federal agency or using or operating a system on behalfof an agency. 8
The security requirements in this publication are only applicable to components of nonfederal
systems that process, store, or transmit CUI or that provide protection for such components.9
The requirements are intended for use by federal agencies in contractual vehicles or otheragreements that are established between those agencies and nonfederal organizations.
Appropriately scoping requirements is an important factor in determining protection-related
investment decisions and managing security risks for nonfederal organizations. If nonfederal
organizations designate system components for the processing, storage, or transmission of CUI,
those organizations may limit the scope of the security requirements by isolating the systemcomponents in a separate security domain. Isolation can be achieved by applying architecturaland design concepts (e.g., implementing subnetworks with firewalls or other boundary
protection devices and using information flow control mechanisms). Security domains may
employ physical separation, logical separation, or a combination of both. This approach canprovide adequate security for CUI and avoid increasing the organization’s security posture
beyond what it requires for protecting its missions, operations, and assets.
1.2. Organization of This Publication
The remainder of this special publication is organized as follows:•

Section 2 describes the assumptions and methodology used to develop the security
requirements for protecting the confidentiality of CUI, the format of the requirements,
and the tailoring criteria applied to the NIST guidelines to obtain the requirements.

•

Section 3 lists the security requirements for protecting the confidentiality of CUI in
nonfederal systems and organizations.

The following sections provide additional information to support the protection of CUI:•

References•

Appendix A: Acronyms•

Appendix B: Glossary•

Appendix C: Tailoring Criteria•

Appendix D: Organization-Defined Parameters•

Appendix E: Change Log

8 Nonfederal organizations that collect or maintain information on behalf of a federal agency or that use or operate a system on behalf of anagency must comply with the requirements in FISMA [9].

9 System components include workstations, servers, notebook computers, smartphones, tablets, input and output devices, network

components, operating systems, virtual machines, database management systems, and applications.

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2. The Fundamentals
This section describes the assumptions and methodology used to develop the requirements toprotect the confidentiality of CUI in nonfederal systems and organizations. It also includes thetailoring 10 criteria applied to the controls in SP 800-53 [8].
2.1. Security Requirement Assumptions
The security requirements in this publication are based on the following assumptions:•

Federal information designated as CUI has the same value, whether such information
resides in a federal or nonfederal system or organization.

•

Statutory and regulatory requirements for the protection of CUI are consistent in federal
and nonfederal systems and organizations.

•

Safeguards implemented to protect CUI are consistent in federal and nonfederal
systems and organizations.

•

The confidentiality impact value for CUI is no less than moderate. 11•

Nonfederal organizations can directly implement a variety of potential security solutions
or use external service providers to satisfy security requirements.

2.2. Security Requirement Development Methodology
Starting with the SP 800-53 controls in the SP 800-53B [12] moderate baseline, the controls are
tailored to eliminate selected controls or parts of controls that are:•Primarily the responsibility of the Federal Government,•

Not directly related to protecting the confidentiality of CUI,•

Adequately addressed by other related controls, 12 or•

Not applicable.

SP 800-171 security requirements represent a subset of the controls that are necessary toprotect the confidentiality of CUI. The security requirements are organized into 17 families, as
illustrated in Table 1. Each family contains the requirements related to the general security
topic of the family. Certain families from SP 800-53 are not included due to the tailoring criteria.
For example, the PII Processing and Transparency (PT) family is not included because personallyidentifiable information (PII) is a category of CUI, and therefore, no additional requirements are
10

Tailoring is the process by which control baselines are modified to achieve certain organizational goals and objectives [13].

11 In accordance with 32 CFR 2002 [5], CUI is categorized at no less than the FIPS 199 [6] moderate confidentiality impact value. However, whenfederal law, regulation, or government-wide policy establishing the control of CUI specifies controls that differ from those of the moderatecontrol baseline, then the applicable law, regulation, or government-wide policy is followed.
12 “Adequately addressed by other related controls” means that the protection capability offered by the control is provided by another control
in the same or different control family. Using this tailoring option helps to eliminate potential redundancy in requirements without affecting theprotection of CUI in nonfederal systems and organizations.

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specified for confidentiality protection. The Program Management (PM) family is not included
because it is not associated with any control baseline. Finally, the Contingency Planning (CP)family is not included because it addresses availability. 13
Table 1. Security Requirement Families
Access Control

Maintenance

Security Assessment and Monitoring

Awareness and Training

Media Protection

System and Communications Protection

Audit and Accountability

Personnel Security

System and Information Integrity

Configuration Management

Physical Protection

Planning

Identification and Authentication

Risk Assessment

System and Services Acquisition

Incident Response

Supply Chain Risk Management

Organization-defined parameters (ODPs) are included in certain security requirements. ODPs
provide flexibility through the use of assignment and selection operations to allow federal
agencies and nonfederal organizations to specify values for the designated parameters in therequirements. 14 Assignment and selection operations provide the capability to customize thesecurity requirements based on specific protection needs. The determination of ODP values canbe guided and informed by laws, Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards,
guidance, or mission and business needs. Once specified, the values for the organizationdefined parameters become part of the requirement.
ORGANIZATION-DEFINED PARAMETERS
Organization-defined parameters are an important part of a security requirement specification.
ODPs provide both the flexibility and specificity needed by organizations to clearly define their CUI
security requirements, given the diverse nature of their missions, business functions, operational
environments, and risk tolerance. In addition, ODPs support consistent security assessments indetermining whether specified security requirements have been satisfied. If a federal agency or aconsortium of agencies do not specify a particular value or range of values for an ODP, nonfederal
organizations must assign the value or values to complete the security requirement.

A discussion section is included with each requirement. It is derived from the control discussionsections in SP 800-53 and provides additional information to facilitate the implementation andassessment of the requirements. The discussion section is informative, not normative. It is notintended to extend the scope of a requirement or influence the solutions that organizations
may use to satisfy a requirement. The use of examples is notional, not exhaustive, and does notreflect the potential options available to organizations. A references section provides the source

CP-09 and CP-09(08) are included by exception to ensure the confidentiality of backup information is projected.
NIST does not establish or assign values for ODPs. If ODP values for selected security requirements are not formally established or assigned bya federal agency or a consortium of federal agencies, nonfederal organizations must assign those values to complete the requirements.

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controls15 from SP 800-53 and a list of NIST Special Publications with additional information on
the topic described in the security requirement. The structure and content of a typical security
requirement is provided in the example below.
03.13.11

Cryptographic Protection
Implement the following types of cryptography when used to protect the confidentiality of
CUI: [Assignment: organization-defined types of cryptography].
DISCUSSION
Cryptography is implemented in accordance with applicable laws, Executive Orders,
directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines. FIPS-validated cryptography isrecommended for the protection of CUI.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-13
Supporting Publications: FIPS 140-3 [38]The term organization is used in many security requirements, and its meaning depends oncontext. For example, in a security requirement with an ODP, an organization can refer to either
the federal agency or the nonfederal organization establishing the parameter values for therequirement.
Appendix C describes the security control tailoring criteria used to develop the security
requirements and the results of the tailoring process. The appendix provides a list of controls
from SP 800-53 that support the requirements and the controls that have been eliminated fromthe moderate baseline in accordance with the tailoring criteria.

ASSESSING SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
SP 800-171A [84] provides a set of procedures to assess the security requirements described inthis publication. The assessment procedures are based on the procedures described in SP 800-53A[57].

15 With few exceptions, the security controls in SP 800-53 are policy-, technology-, and sector-neutral, meaning that the controls focus on thefundamental measures necessary to protect information across the information life cycle.

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3. The Security Requirements
This section describes 17 families of security requirements for protecting the confidentiality of
CUI in nonfederal systems and organizations. When used in the context of the requirements in
Sec. 3, the term system is defined to be nonfederal systems or system components thatprocess, store, or transmit CUI or that provide protection for such systems or components. Not
all security requirements mention CUI explicitly. However, the requirements are included
because they directly affect the protection of CUI during processing, while in storage, and whenin transmission between different locations.
Some systems, including specialized systems (e.g., industrial/process control systems, medical
devices, computer numerical control machines), may have limitations on the application ofcertain security requirements. To accommodate such issues, the system security plan — asreflected in requirement 03.15.02 — is used to describe any enduring exceptions to the security
requirements. Individual, isolated, or temporary deficiencies are managed though plans ofaction and milestones, as reflected in requirement 03.12.02.
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
The security requirements in this section are only applicable to components of nonfederal systems
that process, store, or transmit CUI or that provide protection for such components.

3.1. Access Control
03.01.01 Account Managementa. Define the types of system accounts allowed and prohibited.
b. Create, enable, modify, disable, and remove system accounts in accordance with
policy, procedures, prerequisites, and criteria.
c. Specify:
1. Authorized users of the system,
2. Group and role membership, and3. Access authorizations (i.e., privileges) for each account.
d. Authorize access to the system based on:
1. A valid access authorization and
2. Intended system usage.
e. Monitor the use of system accounts.

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f. Disable system accounts when:
1. The accounts have expired,
2. The accounts have been inactive for [Assignment: organization-defined time
period],3. The accounts are no longer associated with a user or individual,
4. The accounts are in violation of organizational policy, or
5. Significant risks associated with individuals are discovered.
g. Notify account managers and designated personnel or roles within:
1. [Assignment: organization-defined time period] when accounts are no longer
required.
2. [Assignment: organization-defined time period] when users are terminatedor transferred.
3. [Assignment: organization-defined time period] when system usage or theneed-to-know changes for an individual.
h. Require that users log out of the system after [Assignment: organization-definedtime period] of expected inactivity or when [Assignment: organization-defined
circumstances].
DISCUSSION
This requirement focuses on account management for systems and applications. The
definition and enforcement of access authorizations other than those determined byaccount type (e.g., privileged access, non-privileged access) are addressed in
03.01.02. System account types include individual, group, temporary, system, guest,
anonymous, emergency, developer, and service. Users who require administrative
privileges on system accounts receive additional scrutiny by personnel responsible
for approving such accounts and privileged access. Types of accounts thatorganizations may prohibit due to increased risk include group, emergency, guest,
anonymous, and temporary.
Organizations may choose to define access privileges or other attributes by account,type of account, or a combination of both. Other attributes required for authorizing
access include restrictions on the time of day, day of the week, and point of origin.
When defining other system account attributes, organizations consider system
requirements (e.g., system upgrades, scheduled maintenance) and mission andbusiness requirements (e.g., time zone differences, remote access to facilitate travel
requirements).
Users who pose a significant security risk include individuals for whom reliable
evidence indicates either the intention to use authorized access to the system tocause harm or that adversaries will cause harm through them. Close coordination
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among mission and business owners, system administrators, human resource
managers, and legal staff is essential when disabling system accounts for high-risk
individuals. Time periods for the notification of organizational personnel or roles
may vary.
Inactivity logout is behavior- or policy-based and requires users to take physicalaction to log out when they are expecting inactivity longer than the defined period.
Automatic enforcement of inactivity logout is addressed by 03.01.10.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-02, AC-02(03), AC-02(05), AC-02(13)Supporting Publications: SP 800-46 [14], SP 800-57-1 [15], SP 800-57-2 [16], SP 80057-3 [17], SP 800-77 [18], SP 800-113 [19], SP 800-114 [20], SP 800-121 [21], SP 800162 [22], SP 800-178 [23], SP 800-192 [24], IR 7874 [25], IR 7966 [26]03.01.02 Access Enforcement
Enforce approved authorizations for logical access to CUI and system resources inaccordance with applicable access control policies.
DISCUSSION
Access control policies control access between active entities or subjects (i.e., users
or system processes acting on behalf of users) and passive entities or objects (i.e.,
devices, files, records, domains) in organizational systems. Types of system accessinclude remote access and access to systems that communicate through external
networks, such as the internet. Access enforcement mechanisms can also be
employed at the application and service levels to provide increased protection for
CUI. This recognizes that the system can host many applications and services insupport of mission and business functions. Access control policies are defined in
03.15.01.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AC-03
Supporting Publications: SP 800-46 [14], SP 800-57-1 [15], SP 800-57-2 [16], SP 80057-3 [17], SP 800-77 [18], SP 800-113 [19], SP 800-114 [20], SP 800-121 [21], SP 800162 [22], SP 800-178 [23], SP 800-192 [24], IR 7874 [25], IR 7966 [26]03.01.03 Information Flow Enforcement
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DISCUSSION
Information flow control regulates where CUI can transit within a system andbetween systems (in contrast to who is allowed to access the information) andwithout regard to subsequent accesses to that information. Flow control restrictions
include keeping CUI from being transmitted in the clear to the internet, blocking
external communications traffic that claims to be sourced from within theorganization, restricting requests to the internet that are not from the internal web
proxy server, and limiting CUI transfers between organizations based on data
structures and content.
Transferring CUI between organizations may require an agreement that specifies
how the information flow is enforced (see 03.12.05). Transferring CUI between
systems that represent different security domains with different security policies
introduces the risk that such transfers violate one or more domain security policies.
In such situations, information owners or stewards provide guidance at designatedpolicy enforcement points between interconnected systems. Organizations consider
mandating specific architectural solutions when required to enforce specific security
policies. Enforcement includes prohibiting CUI transfers between interconnected
systems (i.e., allowing information access only), employing hardware mechanisms toenforce one-way information flows, and implementing trustworthy regradingmechanisms to reassign security attributes and security labels.
Organizations commonly use information flow control policies and enforcement
mechanisms to control the flow of CUI between designated sources and destinations(e.g., networks, individuals, and devices) within systems and between
interconnected systems. Flow control is based on characteristics of the informationor the information path. Enforcement occurs in boundary protection devices (e.g.,encrypted tunnels, routers, gateways, and firewalls) that use rule sets or establish
configuration settings that restrict system services, provide a packet-filtering
capability based on header information, or provide a message-filtering capability
based on message content (e.g., implementing key word searches or using
document characteristics). Organizations also consider the trustworthiness offiltering and inspection mechanisms (i.e., hardware, firmware, and software
components) that are critical to information flow enforcement.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AC-04
Supporting Publications: SP 800-160-1 [11], SP 800-162 [22], SP 800-178 [23]03.01.04 Separation of Duties
a. Identify the duties of individuals requiring separation.
b. Define system access authorizations to support separation of duties.
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DISCUSSION
Separation of duties addresses the potential for abuse of authorized privileges andreduces the risk of malevolent activity without collusion. Separation of duties
includes dividing mission functions and support functions among different
individuals or roles, conducting system support functions with different individuals
or roles (e.g., quality assurance, configuration management, network security,
system management, assessments, and programming), and ensuring that personnel
who administer access control functions do not also administer audit functions.
Because separation of duty violations can span systems and application domains,organizations consider the entirety of their systems and system components whendeveloping policies on separation of duties. This requirement is enforced by
03.01.02.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AC-05
Supporting Publications: SP 800-162 [22], SP 800-178 [23]03.01.05 Least Privilegea. Allow only authorized system access for users (or processes acting on behalf ofusers) that is necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks.
b. Authorize access to [Assignment: organization-defined security functions] and[Assignment: organization-defined security-relevant information].
c. Review the privileges assigned to roles or classes of users [Assignment:
organization-defined frequency] to validate the need for such privileges.
d. Reassign or remove privileges, as necessary.
DISCUSSION
Organizations employ the principle of least privilege for specific duties andauthorized access for users and system processes. Least privilege is applied to thedevelopment, implementation, and operation of the system. Organizations consider
creating additional processes, roles, and system accounts to achieve least privilege.
Security functions include establishing system accounts and assigning privileges,
installing software, configuring access authorizations, configuring settings for events
to be audited, establishing vulnerability scanning parameters, establishing intrusion
detection parameters, and managing audit information. Security-relevant
information includes threat and vulnerability information, filtering rules for routersor firewalls, configuration parameters for security services, security architecture,
cryptographic key management information, access control lists, and audit
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REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-06, AC-06(01), AC-06(07), AU-09(04)Supporting Publications: None
03.01.06 Least Privilege – Privileged Accounts
a. Restrict privileged accounts on the system to [Assignment: organization-defined
personnel or roles].
b. Require that users (or roles) with privileged accounts use non-privileged
accounts when accessing non-security functions or non-security information.
DISCUSSION
Privileged accounts refer to accounts that are granted elevated privileges to accessresources (including security functions or security-relevant information) that areotherwise restricted for non-privileged accounts. These accounts are typicallydescribed as system administrator or super user accounts. For example, a privileged
account is often required in order to perform privileged functions such as executing
commands that could modify system behavior. Restricting privileged accounts tospecific personnel or roles ensures that only those authorized users can access andmanipulate security functions or security-relevant information. Requiring the use of
non-privileged accounts when such access is not needed can limit unauthorizedaccess to and manipulation of security functions or security-relevant information.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-06(02), AC-06(05)Supporting Publications: None
03.01.07 Least Privilege – Privileged Functions
a. Prevent non-privileged users from executing privileged functions.
b. Log the execution of privileged functions.
DISCUSSION
Privileged functions include establishing system accounts, performing system
integrity checks, conducting patching operations, changing system configuration
settings, or administering cryptographic key management activities. Non-privileged
users do not possess the authorizations to execute privileged functions. Bypassing
intrusion detection and prevention mechanisms or malicious code protection
mechanisms are examples of privileged functions that require protection from nonprivileged users. This requirement represents a condition achieved by the definitionof authorized privileges in 03.01.01 and privilege enforcement in 03.01.02.

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The misuse of privileged functions — whether intentionally or unintentionally byauthorized users or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised
system accounts — is a serious and ongoing concern that can have significant
adverse impacts on organizations. Logging the use of privileged functions is one way
to detect such misuse and mitigate risks from advanced persistent threats andinsider threats.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-06(09), AC-06(10)Supporting Publications: None
03.01.08 Unsuccessful Logon Attempts
a. Enforce a limit of [Assignment: organization-defined number] consecutive invalid
logon attempts by a user during a [Assignment: organization-defined time
period].
b. Automatically [Selection (one or more): lock the account or node for an[Assignment: organization-defined time period]; lock the account or node until
released by an administrator; delay next logon prompt; notify systemadministrator; take other action] when the maximum number of unsuccessfulattempts is exceeded.
DISCUSSION
Due to the potential for denial of service, automatic system lockouts are in mostcases, temporary and automatically release after a predetermined time period
established by the organization (i.e., using a delay algorithm). Organizations may
employ different delay algorithms for different system components based on thecapabilities of the respective components. Responses to unsuccessful system logon
attempts may be implemented at the system and application levels.
Organization-defined actions that may be taken include prompting the user toanswer a secret question in addition to the username and password, invoking a
lockdown mode with limited user capabilities (instead of a full lockout), allowing
users to only logon from specified Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, requiring a
CAPTCHA to prevent automated attacks, or applying user profiles, such as location,
time of day, IP address, device, or Media Access Control (MAC) address.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AC-07
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03.01.09 System Use Notification
Display a system use notification message with privacy and security notices
consistent with applicable CUI rules before granting access to the system.
DISCUSSION
System use notifications can be implemented using messages or warning banners.
The messages or warning banners are displayed before individuals log in to a systemthat processes, stores, or transmits CUI. System use notifications are used for access
via logon interfaces with human users and are not required when human interfaces
do not exist. Organizations consider whether a secondary use notification is neededto access applications or other system resources after the initial network logon.
Posters or other printed materials may be used in lieu of an automated systemmessage. This requirement is related to 03.15.03.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AC-08
Supporting Publications: None
03.01.10 Device Locka. Prevent access to the system by [Selection (one or more): initiating a device lock
after [Assignment: organization-defined time period] of inactivity; requiring theuser to initiate a device lock before leaving the system unattended].
b. Retain the device lock until the user reestablishes access using establishedidentification and authentication procedures.
c. Conceal, via the device lock, information previously visible on the display with apublicly viewable image.
DISCUSSION
Device locks are temporary actions taken to prevent access to the system whenusers depart from the immediate vicinity of the system but do not want to log out
due to the temporary nature of their absences. Device locks can be implemented at
the operating system level or application level. User-initiated device locking isbehavior- or policy-based and requires users to take physical action to initiate thedevice lock. Device locks are not an acceptable substitute for logging out of thesystem (e.g., when organizations require users to log out at the end of workdays).
Publicly viewable images can include static or dynamic images, such as patterns usedwith screen savers, solid colors, photographic images, a clock, a battery life
indicator, or a blank screen with the caveat that controlled unclassified information
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REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-11, AC-11(01)Supporting Publications: None
03.01.11 Session Termination
Terminate a user session automatically after [Assignment: organization-definedconditions or trigger events requiring session disconnect].
DISCUSSION
This requirement addresses the termination of user-initiated logical sessions incontrast to the termination of network connections that are associated with
communications sessions (i.e., disconnecting from the network) in 03.13.09. A
logical session is initiated whenever a user (or processes acting on behalf of a user)
accesses a system. Logical sessions can be terminated (and thus terminate user
access) without terminating network sessions. Session termination ends all systemprocesses associated with a user’s logical session except those processes that are
created by the user (i.e., session owner) to continue after the session is terminated.
Conditions or trigger events that require automatic session termination can include
organization-defined periods of user inactivity, time-of-day restrictions on systemuse, and targeted responses to certain types of incidents.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AC-12
Supporting Publications: None
03.01.12 Remote Accessa. Establish usage restrictions, configuration requirements, and connection
requirements for each type of allowable remote system access.
b. Authorize each type of remote system access prior to establishing suchconnections.
c. Route remote access to the system through authorized and managed access
control points.
d. Authorize the remote execution of privileged commands and remote access tosecurity-relevant information.
DISCUSSION
Remote access is access to systems (or processes acting on behalf of users) that
communicate through external networks, such as the internet. Monitoring andcontrolling remote access methods allows organizations to detect attacks and
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ensure compliance with remote access policies. Routing remote access throughmanaged access control points enhances explicit control over such connections andreduces susceptibility to unauthorized access to the system, which could result in
the unauthorized disclosure of CUI.
Remote access to the system represents a significant potential vulnerability that canbe exploited by adversaries. Restricting the execution of privileged commands andaccess to security-relevant information via remote access reduces the exposure of
the organization and its susceptibility to threats by adversaries. A privilegedcommand is a human-initiated command executed on a system that involves thecontrol, monitoring, or administration of the system, including security functions
and security-relevant information. Security-relevant information is information thatcan potentially impact the operation of security functions or the provision of security
services in a manner that could result in failure to enforce the system security policyor maintain isolation of code and data. Privileged commands give individuals theability to execute sensitive, security-critical, or security-relevant system functions.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-17, AC-17(03), AC-17(04)Supporting Publications: SP 800-46 [14], SP 800-77 [18], SP 800-113 [19], SP 800-114[20], SP 800-121 [21], IR 7966 [26]03.01.13 Withdrawn
Addressed by 03.13.08.
03.01.14 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.01.12.
03.01.15 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.01.12.
03.01.16 Wireless Accessa. Establish usage restrictions, configuration requirements, and connection
requirements for each type of wireless access to the system.
b. Authorize each type of wireless access to the system prior to establishing suchconnections.
c. Disable, when not intended for use, wireless networking capabilities prior toissuance and deployment.

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DISCUSSION
Wireless networking capabilities represent a significant potential vulnerability thatcan be exploited by adversaries. Establishing usage restrictions, configuration
requirements, and connection requirements for wireless access to the systemprovides criteria to support access authorization decisions. These restrictions andrequirements reduce susceptibility to unauthorized system access through wirelesstechnologies. Wireless networks use authentication protocols that provide
credential protection and mutual authentication. Organizations authenticate
individuals and devices to protect wireless access to the system. Special attention is
given to the variety of devices with potential wireless access to the system, including
small form factor mobile devices (e.g., smart phones, tablets, smart watches).
Wireless networking capabilities that are embedded within system components
represent a potential vulnerability that can be exploited by adversaries. Strong
authentication of users and devices, strong encryption, and disabling wirelesscapabilities that are not needed for essential mission or business functions can
reduce susceptibility to threats by adversaries involving wireless technologies.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-18, AC-18(01), AC-18(03)Supporting Publications: SP 800-94 [29], SP 800-97 [30], SP 800-124 [28]03.01.17 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.01.16.
03.01.18 Access Control for Mobile Devices
a. Establish usage restrictions, configuration requirements, and connection
requirements for mobile devices.
b. Authorize the connection of mobile devices to the system.
c. Implement full-device or container-based encryption to protect theconfidentiality of CUI on mobile devices.
DISCUSSION
A mobile device is a computing device with a small form factor such that it can be
carried by a single individual; is designed to operate without a physical connection;possesses local, non-removable, or removable data storage; and includes a selfcontained power source. Mobile device functionality may include on-board sensors
that allow the device to capture information, voice communication capabilities,
and/or built-in features for synchronizing local data with remote locations. Examples
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include smart phones, smart watches, and tablets. Mobile devices are typicallyassociated with a single individual. The processing, storage, and transmission
capabilities of mobile devices may be comparable to or a subset of notebook or
desktop systems, depending on the nature and intended purpose of the device.
Some organizations may consider notebook computers to be mobile devices. The
protection and control of mobile devices are behavior- or policy-based and require
users to take physical action to protect and control such devices when outside ofcontrolled areas. Controlled areas are spaces for which the organization provides
physical or procedural controls to meet the requirements established for protecting
CUI.
Due to the large variety of mobile devices with different characteristics andcapabilities, organizational restrictions may vary for the different classes or types ofsuch devices. Usage restrictions, configuration requirements, and connection
requirements for mobile devices include configuration management, device
identification and authentication, implementing mandatory protective software,scanning devices for malicious code, updating virus protection software, scanningfor critical software updates and patches, conducting operating system and possibly
other software integrity checks, and disabling unnecessary hardware. On mobile
devices, secure containers provide software-based data isolation designed tosegment enterprise applications and information from personal apps and data.
Containers may present multiple user interfaces, one of the most common being amobile application that acts as a portal to a suite of business productivity apps, suchas email, contacts, and calendar. Organizations can employ full-device encryption orcontainer-based encryption to protect the confidentiality of CUI on mobile devices.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-19, AC-19(05)Supporting Publications: SP 800-46 [14], SP 800-114 [31], SP 800-124 [28]03.01.19 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.01.18.
03.01.20 Use of External Systems
a. Prohibit the use of external systems unless the systems are specificallyauthorized.
b. Establish the following security requirements to be satisfied on external systems
prior to allowing use of or access to those systems by authorized individuals:[Assignment: organization-defined security requirements].
c. Permit authorized individuals to use external systems to access theorganizational system or to process, store, or transmit CUI only after:
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1. Verifying that the security requirements on the external systems as specified
in the organization’s system security plans have been satisfied and2. Retaining approved system connection or processing agreements with theorganizational entities hosting the external systems.
d. Restrict the use of organization-controlled portable storage devices byauthorized individuals on external systems.
DISCUSSION
External systems are systems that are used by but are not part of the organization.
These systems include personally owned systems, system components, or devices;privately owned computing and communication devices in commercial or public
facilities; systems owned or controlled by nonfederal organizations; and systems
managed by contractors. Organizations have the option to prohibit the use of any
type of external system or specified types of external systems (e.g., prohibit the useof external systems that are not organizationally owned). Terms and conditions are
consistent with the trust relationships established with the entities that own,
operate, or maintain external systems and include descriptions of shared
responsibilities.
Authorized individuals include organizational personnel, contractors, or otherindividuals with authorized access to the organizational system and over whomorganizations have the authority to impose specific rules of behavior regarding
system access. Restrictions that organizations impose on authorized individuals mayvary depending on the trust relationships between organizations. Organizations
need assurance that external systems satisfy the necessary security requirements so
as not to compromise, damage, or harm the system. This requirement is related to
03.16.03.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-20, AC-20(01), AC-20(02)Supporting Publications: None
03.01.21 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.01.20.
03.01.22 Publicly Accessible Content
a. Train authorized individuals to ensure that publicly accessible information does
not contain CUI.
b. Review the content on publicly accessible systems for CUI and remove suchinformation, if discovered.
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DISCUSSION
In accordance with applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies,
regulations, standards, and guidelines, the public is not authorized to have access to
nonpublic information, including CUI.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AC-22
Supporting Publications: None
3.2. Awareness and Training
03.02.01 Literacy Training and Awarenessa. Provide security literacy training to system users:
1. As part of initial training for new users and [Assignment: organizationdefined frequency] thereafter,
2. When required by system changes or following [Assignment: organizationdefined events], and
3. On recognizing and reporting indicators of insider threat, social engineering,and social mining.
b. Update security literacy training content [Assignment: organization-defined
frequency] and following [Assignment: organization-defined events].
DISCUSSION
Organizations provide basic and advanced levels of security literacy training tosystem users (including managers, senior executives, system administrators, andcontractors) and measures to test the knowledge level of users. Organizations
determine the content of literacy training based on specific organizational
requirements, the systems to which personnel have authorized access, and work
environments (e.g., telework). The content includes an understanding of the needfor security and the actions required of users to maintain security and respond toincidents. The content also addresses the need for operations security and thehandling of CUI.
Security awareness techniques include displaying posters, offering supplies inscribedwith security reminders, generating email advisories or notices from organizational
officials, displaying logon screen messages, and conducting awareness events using
podcasts, videos, and webinars. Security literacy training is conducted at a frequency
consistent with applicable laws, directives, regulations, and policies. Updating
literacy training content on a regular basis ensures that the content remains
relevant. Events that may precipitate an update to literacy training content include
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Potential indicators and possible precursors of insider threats include behaviors suchas inordinate, long-term job dissatisfaction; attempts to gain access to informationthat is not required for job performance; unexplained access to financial resources;
sexual harassment or bullying of fellow employees; workplace violence; and otherserious violations of the policies, procedures, rules, directives, or practices oforganizations. Organizations may consider tailoring insider threat awareness topics
to roles (e.g., training for managers may be focused on specific changes in the
behavior of team members, while training for employees may be focused on moregeneral observations).
Social engineering is an attempt to deceive an individual into revealing information
or taking an action that can be used to breach, compromise, or otherwise adversely
impact a system. Social engineering includes phishing, pretexting, impersonation,
baiting, quid pro quo, threadjacking, social media exploitation, and tailgating. Social
mining is an attempt to gather information about the organization that may be used
to support future attacks. Security literacy training includes how to communicate
employee and management concerns regarding potential indicators of insider threat
and potential and actual instances of social engineering and data mining throughappropriate organizational channels in accordance with established policies andprocedures.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AT-02, AT-02(02), AT-02(03)Supporting Publications: SP 800-50 [32], SP 800-160-2 [10]03.02.02

Role-Based Training
a. Provide role-based security training to organizational personnel:
1. Before authorizing access to the system or CUI, before performing assigned
duties, and [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] thereafter
2. When required by system changes or following [Assignment: organizationdefined events].
b. Update role-based training content [Assignment: organization-defined
frequency] and following [Assignment: organization-defined events].
DISCUSSION
Organizations determine the content and frequency of security training based on
the assigned duties, roles, and responsibilities of individuals and the security
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organizations provide system developers, enterprise architects, security architects,
software developers, systems integrators, acquisition/procurement officials, system
and network administrators, personnel conducting configuration management andauditing activities, personnel performing independent verification and validation,
security assessors, and personnel with access to system-level software with securityrelated technical training specifically tailored for their assigned duties.
Comprehensive role-based training addresses management, operational, andtechnical roles and responsibilities that cover physical, personnel, and technicalcontrols. Such training can include policies, procedures, tools, and artifacts for the
security roles defined. Organizations also provide the training necessary for
individuals to carry out their responsibilities related to operations and supply chain
security within the context of organizational information security programs.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AT-03
Supporting Publications: SP 800-161 [33], SP 800-181 [34]03.02.03 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.02.01.
3.3. Audit and Accountability
03.03.01 Event Logging
a. Specify the following event types selected for logging within the system:[Assignment: organization-defined event types].
b. Review and update the event types selected for logging [Assignment:
organization-defined frequency].
DISCUSSION
An event is any observable occurrence in a system, including unlawful or
unauthorized system activity. Organizations identify event types for which a logging
functionality is needed. This includes events that are relevant to the security ofsystems and the environments in which those systems operate to meet specific andongoing auditing needs. Event types can include password changes, the execution ofprivileged functions, failed logons or accesses related to systems, administrative
privilege usage, or third-party credential usage. In determining event types that
require logging, organizations consider the system monitoring and auditing that areappropriate for each of the security requirements. When defining event types,
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steps in distributed, transaction-based processes (e.g., processes that are distributed
across multiple organizations) and actions that occur in service-oriented or cloudbased architectures.
Monitoring and auditing requirements can be balanced with other system needs. For
example, organizations may determine that systems must have the capability to log
every file access — both successful and unsuccessful — but only activate thatcapability under specific circumstances due to the potential burden on system
performance. The event types that are logged by organizations may change overtime. Reviewing and updating the set of logged event types are necessary to ensurethat the current set of event types remains relevant.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AU-02
Supporting Publications: SP 800-92 [35]03.03.02 Audit Record Content
a. Include the following content in audit records:
1. What type of event occurred
2. When the event occurred
3. Where the event occurred
4. Source of the event
5. Outcome of the event
6. Identity of the individuals, subjects, objects, or entities associated with the
event
b. Provide additional information for audit records as needed.
DISCUSSION
Audit record content that may be necessary to support the auditing function
includes time stamps, source and destination addresses, user or process identifiers,
event descriptions, file names, and the access control or flow control rules that are
invoked. Event outcomes can include indicators of event success or failure andevent-specific results (e.g., the security state of the system after the event
occurred). Detailed information that organizations consider in audit records may
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REFERENCES
Source Controls: AU-03, AU-03(01)Supporting Publications: None03.03.03 Audit Record Generationa. Generate audit records for the selected event types and audit record content
specified in 03.03.01 and 03.03.02.
b. Retain audit records for a time period consistent with the records retention
policy.
DISCUSSION
Audit records can be generated at various levels of abstraction, including at thepacket level as information traverses the network. Selecting the appropriate level ofabstraction is a critical aspect of an audit logging capability and can facilitate theidentification of root causes to problems. The ability to add information generated in
audit records is dependent on system functionality to configure the audit record
content. Organizations may consider additional information in audit records,
including the access control or flow control rules invoked and the individual
identities of group account users. Organizations may also consider limiting additional
audit record information to only information that is explicitly needed for audit
requirements.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AU-11, AU-12
Supporting Publications: SP 800-92 [35]03.03.04 Response to Audit Logging Process Failuresa. Alert organizational personnel or roles within [Assignment: organization-definedtime period] in the event of an audit logging process failure.
b. Take the following additional actions: [Assignment: organization-defined
additional actions].
DISCUSSION
Audit logging process failures include software and hardware errors, failures in audit
log capturing mechanisms, and reaching or exceeding audit log storage capacity.
Response actions include overwriting the oldest audit records, shutting down thesystem, and stopping the generation of audit records. Organizations may choose todefine additional actions for audit logging process failures based on the type of
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reside, the total audit log storage capacity of the organization (i.e., all audit log
storage repositories combined), or all three. Organizations may decide to take no
additional actions after alerting designated roles or personnel.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AU-05
Supporting Publications: None03.03.05 Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reportinga. Review and analyze system audit records [Assignment: organization-defined
frequency] for indications and the potential impact of inappropriate or unusual
activity.
b. Report findings to organizational personnel or roles.
c. Analyze and correlate audit records across different repositories to gainorganization-wide situational awareness.
DISCUSSION
Audit record review, analysis, and reporting cover information security logging
performed by organizations and can include logging that results from the monitoringof account usage, remote access, wireless connectivity, configuration settings, theuse of maintenance tools and nonlocal maintenance, system component inventory,
mobile device connection, equipment delivery and removal, physical access,temperature and humidity, communications at system interfaces, and the use ofmobile code. Findings can be reported to organizational entities, such as the incident
response team, help desk, and security or privacy offices. If organizations areprohibited from reviewing and analyzing audit records or unable to conduct suchactivities, the review or analysis may be carried out by other organizations grantedsuch authority. The scope, frequency, and/or depth of the audit record review,
analysis, and reporting may be adjusted to meet organizational needs based on new
information received. Correlating audit record review, analysis, and reporting
processes helps to ensure that audit records collectively create a more complete
view of events.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AU-06, AU-06(03)Supporting Publications: SP 800-86 [36], SP 800-101 [37]24

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03.03.06 Audit Record Reduction and Report Generation
a. Implement an audit record reduction and report generation capability that
supports audit record review, analysis, reporting requirements, and after-thefact investigations of incidents.
b. Preserve the original content and time ordering of audit records.
DISCUSSION
Audit records are generated in 03.03.03. Audit record reduction and report
generation occur after audit record generation. Audit record reduction is a processthat manipulates collected audit information and organizes it in a summary format
that is more meaningful to analysts. Audit record reduction and report generation
capabilities do not always come from the same system or organizational entities that
conduct auditing activities. An audit record reduction capability can include, forexample, modern data mining techniques with advanced data filters to identify
anomalous behavior in audit records. The report generation capability provided by
the system can help generate customizable reports. The time ordering of audit
records can be a significant issue if the granularity of the time stamp in the record isinsufficient.
REFERENCES
Source Control: AU-07
Supporting Publications: None03.03.07 Time Stamps
a. Use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records.
b. Record time stamps for audit records that meet [Assignment: organizationdefined granularity of time measurement] and that use Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC), have a fixed local time offset from UTC, or include the local timeoffset as part of the time stamp.
DISCUSSION
Time stamps generated by the system include the date and time. Time is often
expressed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) — a modern continuation ofGreenwich Mean Time (GMT) — or local time with an offset from UTC. The
granularity of time measurements refers to the degree of synchronization between
system clocks and reference clocks (e.g., clocks synchronizing within hundreds ortens of milliseconds). Organizations may define different time granularities for
system components. Time service can be critical to other security capabilities (e.g.,access control and identification and authentication), depending on the nature of
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REFERENCES
Source Control: AU-08
Supporting Publications: None03.03.08 Protection of Audit Informationa. Protect audit information and audit logging tools from unauthorized access,modification, and deletion.
b. Authorize access to management of audit logging functionality to only a subset
of privileged users or roles.
DISCUSSION
Audit information includes the information needed to successfully audit system
activity, such as audit records, audit log settings, audit reports, and personallyidentifiable information. Audit logging tools are programs and devices used to
conduct audit and logging activities. The protection of audit information focuses ontechnical protection and limits the ability to access and execute audit logging tools
to authorized individuals. The physical protection of audit information is addressedby media and physical protection requirements.
Individuals or roles with privileged access to a system and who are also the subjectof an audit by that system may affect the reliability of the audit information by
inhibiting audit activities or modifying audit records. Requiring privileged access to
be further defined between audit-related privileges and other privileges limits thenumber of users or roles with audit-related privileges.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AU-09, AU-09(04)Supporting Publications: None03.03.09 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.03.08.
3.4. Configuration Management
03.04.01 Baseline Configuration
a. Develop and maintain under configuration control, a current baseline
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b. Review and update the baseline configuration of the system [Assignment:
organization-defined frequency] and when system components are installed or
modified.
DISCUSSION
Baseline configurations for the system and system components include aspects ofconnectivity, operation, and communications. Baseline configurations are
documented, formally reviewed, and agreed-upon specifications for the system or
configuration items within the system. Baseline configurations serve as a basis for
future builds, releases, or changes to the system and include information aboutsystem components, operational procedures, network topology, and the placementof components in the system architecture. Maintaining baseline configurations
requires creating new baselines as the system changes over time. Baseline
configurations of the system reflect the current enterprise architecture.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CM-02
Supporting Publications: SP 800-124 [28], SP 800-128 [41], IR 8011-2 [42], IR 8011-3[43]
03.04.02 Configuration Settingsa. Establish, document, and implement the following configuration settings for thesystem that reflect the most restrictive mode consistent with operational
requirements: [Assignment: organization-defined configuration settings].
b. Identify, document, and approve any deviations from established configuration
settings.
DISCUSSION
Configuration settings are the set of parameters that can be changed in hardware,
software, or firmware components of the system and that affect the security
posture or functionality of the system. Security-related configuration settings can be
defined for systems (e.g., servers, workstations), input and output devices (e.g.,scanners, copiers, printers), network components (e.g., firewalls, routers, gateways,
voice and data switches, wireless access points, network appliances, sensors),
operating systems, middleware, and applications.
Security parameters are those parameters that impact the security state of thesystem, including the parameters required to satisfy other security requirements.
Security parameters include registry settings; account, file, and directory permission
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subsequently derive specific configuration settings for the system. The establishedsettings become part of the system’s configuration baseline.
Common secure configurations (also referred to as security configuration checklists,
lockdown and hardening guides, security reference guides, and security technicalimplementation guides) provide recognized, standardized, and establishedbenchmarks that stipulate secure configuration settings for specific information
technology platforms/products and instructions for configuring those systemcomponents to meet operational requirements. Common secure configurations canbe developed by a variety of organizations, including information technology
product developers, manufacturers, vendors, consortia, academia, industry, federal
agencies, and other organizations in the public and private sectors.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CM-06
Supporting Publications: SP 800-70 [44], SP 800-126 [45], SP 800-128 [41]03.04.03 Configuration Change Control
a. Define the types of changes to the system that are configuration-controlled.
b. Review proposed configuration-controlled changes to the system, and approveor disapprove such changes with explicit consideration for security impacts.
c. Implement and document approved configuration-controlled changes to thesystem.
d. Monitor and review activities associated with configuration-controlled changes
to the system.
DISCUSSION
Configuration change control refers to tracking, reviewing, approving or
disapproving, and logging changes to the system. Specifically, it involves thesystematic proposal, justification, implementation, testing, review, and dispositionof changes to the system, including system upgrades and modifications.
Configuration change control includes changes to baseline configurations for systemcomponents (e.g., operating systems, applications, firewalls, routers, mobile
devices) and configuration items of the system, changes to configuration settings,
unscheduled and unauthorized changes, and changes to remediate vulnerabilities.
This requirement is related to 03.04.04.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CM-03
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03.04.04 Impact Analyses
a. Analyze changes to the system to determine potential security impacts prior tochange implementation.
b. Verify that the security requirements for the system continue to be satisfied
after the system changes have been implemented.
DISCUSSION
Organizational personnel with security responsibilities conduct impact analyses that
include reviewing system security plans, policies, and procedures to understandsecurity requirements; reviewing system design documentation and operational
procedures to understand how system changes might affect the security state of thesystem; reviewing the impacts of system changes on supply chain partners withstakeholders; and determining how potential changes to a system create new risks
and the ability to mitigate those risks. Impact analyses also include risk assessments
to understand the impacts of changes and determine whether additional security
requirements are needed. Changes to the system may affect the safeguards andcountermeasures previously implemented. This requirement is related to 03.04.03.
Not all changes to the system are configuration controlled.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: CM-04, CM-04(02)Supporting Publications: SP 800-128 [41]03.04.05 Access Restrictions for Change
Define, document, approve, and enforce physical and logical access restrictions
associated with changes to the system.
DISCUSSION
Changes to the hardware, software, or firmware components of the system or theoperational procedures related to the system can have potentially significant effects
on the security of the system. Therefore, organizations permit only qualified andauthorized individuals to access the system for the purpose of initiating changes.
Access restrictions include physical and logical access controls, software libraries,
workflow automation, media libraries, abstract layers (i.e., changes implemented
into external interfaces rather than directly into the system), and change windows(i.e., changes occur only during specified times).
REFERENCES
Source Control: CM-05
Supporting Publications: FIPS 140-3 [38], FIPS 180-4 [39], SP 800-128 [41]29

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03.04.06 Least Functionality
a. Configure the system to provide only mission-essential capabilities.
b. Prohibit or restrict use of the following functions, ports, protocols, connections,and services: [Assignment: organization-defined functions, ports, protocols,connections, and services].
c. Review the system [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] to identify
unnecessary or nonsecure functions, ports, protocols, connections, and services.
d. Disable or remove functions, ports, protocols, connections, and services that are
unnecessary or nonsecure.
DISCUSSION
Systems can provide a variety of functions and services. Some functions and services
that are routinely provided by default may not be necessary to support essential
organizational missions, functions, or operations. It may be convenient to provide
multiple services from single system components. However, doing so increases riskover limiting the services provided by any one component. Where feasible,organizations limit functionality to a single function per component.
Organizations review the functions and services provided by the system or systemcomponents to determine which functions and services are candidates forelimination. Organizations disable unused or unnecessary physical and logical ports
and protocols to prevent the unauthorized connection of devices, the transfer of
information, and tunneling. Organizations can employ network scanning tools,
intrusion detection and prevention systems, and endpoint protection systems (e.g.,
firewalls and host-based intrusion detection systems) to identify and prevent the useof prohibited functions, ports, protocols, system connections, and services.
Bluetooth, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and peer-to-peer networking are examples of
the types of protocols that organizations consider eliminating, restricting, ordisabling.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: CM-07, CM-07(01)Supporting Publications: SP 800-160-1 [11], SP 800-167 [46]03.04.07 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.04.06 and 03.04.08.
03.04.08 Authorized Software – Allow by Exception
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c. Review and update the list of authorized software programs [Assignment:
organization-defined frequency].
DISCUSSION
If provided with the necessary privileges, users can install software in organizational
systems. To maintain control over the software installed, organizations identify
permitted and prohibited actions regarding software installation. Permitted
software installations include updates and security patches to existing software anddownloading new applications from organization-approved “app stores.” The
policies selected for governing user-installed software are organization-developed orprovided by some external entity. Policy enforcement methods can include
procedural methods and automated methods.
Authorized software programs can be limited to specific versions or come from
specific sources. To facilitate a comprehensive authorized software process andincrease the strength of protection against attacks that bypass application-levelauthorized software, software programs may be decomposed into and monitored at
different levels of detail. These levels include applications, application programming
interfaces, application modules, scripts, system processes, system services, kernel
functions, registries, drivers, and dynamic link libraries.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CM-07(05)Supporting Publications: SP 800-160-1 [11], SP 800-167 [46]03.04.09 Withdrawn
Addressed by 03.01.05, 03.01.06, 03.01.07, 03.04.08, and 03.12.03.
03.04.10 System Component Inventorya. Develop and document an inventory of system components.
b. Review and update the system component inventory [Assignment: organizationdefined frequency].
c. Update the system component inventory as part of installations, removals, andsystem updates.
DISCUSSION
System components are discrete, identifiable assets (i.e., hardware, software, andfirmware elements) that compose a system. Organizations may implement
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centralized system component inventories that include components from all
systems. In such situations, organizations ensure that the inventories include thesystem-specific information required for component accountability. The informationnecessary for effective accountability of system components includes the system
name, software owners, software version numbers, software license information,
hardware inventory specifications, and — for networked components — themachine names and network addresses for all implemented protocols (e.g., IPv4,
IPv6). Inventory specifications include component type, physical location, date ofreceipt, manufacturer, cost, model, serial number, and supplier information.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: CM-08, CM-08(01)Supporting Publications: SP 800-124 [28], SP 800-128 [41], IR 8011-2 [42], IR 8011-3[43]
03.04.11 Information Location
a. Identify and document the location of CUI and the system components on which
the information is processed and stored.
b. Document changes to the system or system component location where CUI is
processed and stored.
DISCUSSION
Information location addresses the need to understand the specific systemcomponents where CUI is being processed and stored and the users who haveaccess to CUI so that appropriate protection mechanisms can be provided, including
information flow controls, access controls, and information management.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CM-12
Supporting Publications: None
03.04.12 System and Component Configuration for High-Risk Areasa. Issue systems or system components with the following configurations to
individuals traveling to high-risk locations: [Assignment: organization-definedsystem configurations].
b. Apply the following security requirements to the systems or components when
the individuals return from travel: [Assignment: organization-defined security
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DISCUSSION
When it is known that a system or a system component will be in a high-risk area,
additional security requirements may be needed to counter the increased threat.
Organizations can implement protective measures on the systems or systemcomponents used by individuals departing on and returning from travel. Actions
include determining whether the locations are of concern, defining the required
configurations for the components, ensuring that the components are configured asintended before travel is initiated, and taking additional actions after travel iscompleted. For example, systems going into high-risk areas can be configured withsanitized hard drives, limited applications, and more stringent configuration settings.
Actions applied to mobile devices upon return from travel include examining thedevice for signs of physical tampering and purging and reimaging the device storage.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CM-02(07)Supporting Publications: SP 800-124 [28], SP 800-128 [41]3.5. Identification and Authentication
03.05.01 User Identification and Authentication
a. Uniquely identify and authenticate system users, and associate that unique
identification with processes acting on behalf of those users.
b. Re-authenticate users when [Assignment: organization-defined circumstances orsituations requiring re-authentication].
DISCUSSION
System users include individuals (or system processes acting on behalf of individuals)
who are authorized to access a system. Typically, individual identifiers are theusernames associated with the system accounts assigned to those individuals. Since
system processes execute on behalf of groups and roles, organizations may require
the unique identification of individuals in group accounts or the accountability of
individual activity. The unique identification and authentication of users apply to all
system accesses. Organizations use passwords, physical authenticators, biometrics,
or some combination thereof to authenticate user identities. Organizations may reauthenticate individuals in certain situations, including when roles, authenticators,
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REFERENCES
Source Controls: IA-02, IA-11
Supporting Publications: SP 800-63-3 [27]03.05.02 Device Identification and Authentication
Uniquely identify and authenticate [Assignment: organization-defined devices ortypes of devices] before establishing a system connection.
DISCUSSION
Devices that require unique device-to-device identification and authentication are
defined by type, device, or a combination of type and device. Organization-defined
device types include devices that are not owned by the organization. Systems use
shared known information (e.g., Media Access Control [MAC], Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] addresses) for device identification ororganizational authentication solutions (e.g., Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers [IEEE] 802.1x and Extensible Authentication Protocol [EAP], RADIUS serverwith EAP-Transport Layer Security [TLS] authentication, Kerberos) to identify andauthenticate devices on local and wide area networks. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)and certificate revocation checking for the certificates exchanged can be included aspart of device authentication.
REFERENCES
Source Control: IA-03
Supporting Publications: SP 800-63-3 [27]03.05.03 Multi-Factor Authentication
Implement multi-factor authentication for access to privileged and non-privileged
accounts.
DISCUSSION
This requirement applies to user accounts. Multi-factor authentication requires theuse of two or more different factors to achieve authentication. The authentication
factors are defined as follows: something you know (e.g., a personal identification
number [PIN]), something you have (e.g., a physical authenticator, such as a
cryptographic private key), or something you are (e.g., a biometric). Multi-factor
authentication solutions that feature physical authenticators include hardware
authenticators that provide time-based or challenge-response outputs and smart
cards. In addition to authenticating users at the system level, organizations may also
employ authentication mechanisms at the application level to provide increased
information security.
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REFERENCES
Source Controls: IA-02(01), IA-02(02)Supporting Publications: SP 800-63-3 [27]03.05.04 Replay-Resistant Authentication
Implement replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for access to privileged andnon-privileged accounts.
DISCUSSION
Authentication processes resist replay attacks if it is impractical to successfullyauthenticate by recording or replaying previous authentication messages. Replayresistant techniques include protocols that use nonces or challenges, such as timesynchronous or challenge-response one-time authenticators.
REFERENCES
Source Control: IA-02(08)Supporting Publications: SP 800-63-3 [27]03.05.05 Identifier Management
a. Receive authorization from organizational personnel or roles to assign anindividual, group, role, service, or device identifier.
b. Select and assign an identifier that identifies an individual, group, role, service,or device.
c. Prevent the reuse of identifiers for [Assignment: organization-defined time
period].
d. Manage individual identifiers by uniquely identifying each individual as[Assignment: organization-defined characteristic identifying individual status].
DISCUSSION
Identifiers are provided for users, processes acting on behalf of users, and devices.
Prohibiting the reuse of identifiers prevents the assignment of previously used
individual, group, role, service, or device identifiers to different individuals, groups,
roles, services, or devices.
Characteristics that identify the status of individuals include contractors, foreign
nationals, and non-organizational users. Identifying the status of individuals by thesecharacteristics provides information about the people with whom organizational
personnel are communicating. For example, it is useful for an employee to knowthat one of the individuals on an email message is a contractor.
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REFERENCES
Source Controls: IA-04, IA-04(04)Supporting Publications: SP 800-63-3 [27]03.05.06 Withdrawn
Consistency with SP 800-53 [8].
03.05.07 Password Management
a. Maintain a list of commonly-used, expected, or compromised passwords, andupdate the list [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] and whenorganizational passwords are suspected to have been compromised.
b. Verify that passwords are not found on the list of commonly used, expected, orcompromised passwords when users create or update passwords.
c. Transmit passwords only over cryptographically protected channels.
d. Store passwords in a cryptographically protected form.
e. Select a new password upon first use after account recovery.
f. Enforce the following composition and complexity rules for passwords:[Assignment: organization-defined composition and complexity rules].
DISCUSSION
Password-based authentication applies to passwords used in single-factor or multifactor authentication. Long passwords or passphrases are preferable to shorter
passwords. Enforced composition rules provide marginal security benefits while
decreasing usability. However, organizations may choose to establish and enforce
certain rules for password generation (e.g., minimum character length) undercertain circumstances. For example, account recovery can occur when a password isforgotten. Cryptographically protected passwords include salted one-way
cryptographic hashes of passwords. The list of commonly used, compromised, or
expected passwords includes passwords obtained from previous breach corpuses,
dictionary words, and repetitive or sequential characters. The list includes contextspecific words, such as the name of the service, username, and derivatives thereof.
Changing temporary passwords to permanent passwords immediately after systemlogon ensures that the necessary strength of the authentication mechanism isimplemented at the earliest opportunity and reduces susceptibility to authenticator
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REFERENCES
Source Control: IA-05(01)Supporting Publications: SP 800-63-3 [27]03.05.08 Withdrawn
Consistency with SP 800-53 [8].
03.05.09 Withdrawn
Consistency with SP 800-53 [8].
03.05.10 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.05.07.
03.05.11 Authentication Feedback
Obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process.
DISCUSSION
Authentication feedback does not provide information that would allow
unauthorized individuals to compromise authentication mechanisms. For example,
for desktop or notebook systems with relatively large monitors, the threat may besignificant (commonly referred to as shoulder surfing). For mobile devices with small
displays, this threat may be less significant and is balanced against the increased
likelihood of input errors due to small keyboards. Therefore, the means of obscuring
authenticator feedback is selected accordingly. Obscuring feedback includes
displaying asterisks when users type passwords into input devices or displaying
feedback for a limited time before fully obscuring it.
REFERENCES
Source Control: IA-06
Supporting Publications: None
03.05.12 Authenticator Management
a. Verify the identity of the individual, group, role, service, or device receiving theauthenticator as part of the initial authenticator distribution.
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distribution; for lost, compromised, or damaged authenticators; and for revoking
authenticators.
d. Change default authenticators at first use.
e. Change or refresh authenticators [Assignment: organization-defined frequency]
or when the following events occur: [Assignment: organization-defined events].
f. Protect authenticator content from unauthorized disclosure and modification.
DISCUSSION
Authenticators include passwords, cryptographic devices, biometrics, certificates,
one-time password devices, and ID badges. The initial authenticator content is theactual content of the authenticator (e.g., the initial password). In contrast,
requirements for authenticator content contain specific characteristics.
Authenticator management is supported by organization-defined settings andrestrictions for various authenticator characteristics (e.g., password complexity andcomposition rules, validation time window for time synchronous one-time tokens,and the number of allowed rejections during the verification stage of biometricauthentication).
The requirement to protect individual authenticators may be implemented by
03.15.03 for authenticators in the possession of individuals and by 03.01.01,
03.01.02, 03.01.05, and 03.13.08 for authenticators stored in organizational
systems. This includes passwords stored in hashed or encrypted formats or files that
contain hashed or encrypted passwords that are accessible with administrator
privileges. Actions can be taken to protect authenticators, including maintaining
possession of authenticators, not sharing authenticators with others, andimmediately reporting lost, stolen, or compromised authenticators.
Developers may deliver system components with factory default authentication
credentials to allow for initial installation and configuration. Default authentication
credentials are often well-known, easily discoverable, and present a significant risk.
Authenticator management includes issuing and revoking authenticators for
temporary access when they are no longer needed. The use of long passwords or
passphrases may obviate the need to periodically change authenticators.
REFERENCES
Source Control: IA-05
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3.6. Incident Response
03.06.01 Incident Handling
Implement an incident-handling capability that is consistent with the incident
response plan and includes preparation, detection and analysis, containment,
eradication, and recovery.
DISCUSSION
Incident-related information can be obtained from a variety of sources, including
audit monitoring, network monitoring, physical access monitoring, user andadministrator reports, and reported supply chain events. An effective incident
handling capability involves coordination among many organizational entities,
including mission and business owners, system owners, human resources offices,
physical and personnel security offices, legal departments, operations personnel,
and procurement offices.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: IR-04
Supporting Publications: SP 800-50 [32], SP 800-61 [47], SP 800-161 [33]03.06.02 Incident Monitoring, Reporting, and Response Assistancea. Track and document system security incidents.
b. Report suspected incidents to the organizational incident response capability
within [Assignment: organization-defined time period].
c. Report incident information to [Assignment: organization-defined authorities].
d. Provide an incident response support resource that offers advice and assistanceto system users on handling and reporting incidents.
DISCUSSION
Documenting incidents includes maintaining records about each incident, the statusof the incident, and other pertinent information necessary for forensics as well as
evaluating incident details, trends, and handling. Incident information can beobtained from many sources, including network monitoring, incident reports,
incident response teams, user complaints, supply chain partners, audit monitoring,
physical access monitoring, and user and administrator reports. 03.06.01 provides
information on the types of incidents that are appropriate for monitoring. The typesof incidents reported, the content and timeliness of the reports, and the reporting
authorities reflect applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies,
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effectiveness of security assessments, the security requirements for acquisitions,and the selection criteria for technology products. Incident response support
resources provided by organizations include help desks, assistance groups,
automated ticketing systems to open and track incident response tickets, and accessto forensic services or consumer redress services, when required.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: IR-05, IR-06, IR-07
Supporting Publications: SP 800-61 [47], SP 800-86 [36]03.06.03 Incident Response Testing
Test the effectiveness of the incident response capability [Assignment: organizationdefined frequency].
DISCUSSION
Organizations test incident response capabilities to determine their effectivenessand identify potential weaknesses or deficiencies. Incident response testing includes
the use of checklists, walk-through or tabletop exercises, and simulations. Incident
response testing can include a determination of the effects of incident response onorganizational operations, organizational assets, and individuals. Qualitative andquantitative data can help determine the effectiveness of incident response
processes.
REFERENCES
Source Control: IR-03
Supporting Publications: SP 800-84 [48]03.06.04 Incident Response Training
a. Provide incident response training to system users consistent with assigned roles
and responsibilities:
1. Within [Assignment: organization-defined time period] of assuming an
incident response role or responsibility or acquiring system access,2. When required by system changes, and
3. [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] thereafter.
b. Review and update incident response training content [Assignment:
organization-defined frequency] and following [Assignment: organization-defined
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DISCUSSION
Incident response training is associated with the assigned roles and responsibilities
of organizational personnel to ensure that the appropriate content and level ofdetail are included in such training. For example, users may only need to know how
to recognize an incident or whom to call; system administrators may require
additional training on how to handle incidents; and incident responders may receive
specific training on data collection techniques, forensics, reporting, system recovery,and system restoration. Incident response training includes user training in
identifying and reporting suspicious activities from external and internal sources.
Incident response training for users may be provided as part of 03.02.02. Events that
may cause an update to incident response training content include incident
response plan testing, response to an actual incident, audit or assessment findings,
or changes in applicable laws, Executive Orders, policies, directives, regulations,standards, and guidelines.
REFERENCES
Source Control: IR-02
Supporting Publications: SP 800-86 [36], SP 800-137 [49]03.06.05 Incident Response Plan
a. Develop an incident response plan that:
1. Provides the organization with a roadmap for implementing its incident
response capability,
2. Describes the structure and organization of the incident response capability,
3. Provides a high-level approach for how the incident response capability fits
into the overall organization,
4. Defines reportable incidents,
5. Addresses the sharing of incident information, and
6. Designates responsibilities to organizational entities, personnel, or roles.
b. Distribute copies of the incident response plan to designated incident response
personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements.
c. Update the incident response plan to address system and organizational changes
or problems encountered during plan implementation, execution, or testing.
d. Protect the incident response plan from unauthorized disclosure.
DISCUSSION
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structure of incident response capabilities. As part of the incident response
capabilities, organizations consider the coordination and sharing of information withexternal organizations, including external service providers and other organizations
involved in the supply chain.
REFERENCES
Source Control: IR-08
Supporting Publications: SP 800-86 [36], SP 800-137 [49]3.7. Maintenance
03.07.01 Withdrawn
Recategorized as NCO.
03.07.02 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.07.04 and 03.07.06.
03.07.03 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.08.03.
03.07.04 Maintenance Tools
a. Approve, control, and monitor the use of system maintenance tools.
b. Check media with diagnostic and test programs for malicious code before it isused in the system.
c. Prevent the removal of system maintenance equipment containing CUI by
verifying that there is no CUI on the equipment, sanitizing or destroying theequipment, or retaining the equipment within the facility.
DISCUSSION
Approving, controlling, monitoring, and reviewing maintenance tools address
security-related issues associated with the tools that are used for diagnostic andrepair actions on the system. Maintenance tools can include hardware and software
diagnostic and test equipment as well as packet sniffers. The tools may be preinstalled, brought in with maintenance personnel on media, cloud-based, or
downloaded from a website. Diagnostic and test programs are potential vehicles fortransporting malicious code into the system, either intentionally or unintentionally.
Examples of media inspection include checking the cryptographic hash or digital
signatures of diagnostic and test programs and media.
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If organizations inspect media that contain diagnostic and test programs anddetermine that the media also contain malicious code, the incident is handledconsistent with incident handling policies and procedures. A periodic review ofsystem maintenance tools can result in the withdrawal of approval for outdated,unsupported, irrelevant, or no-longer-used tools. Maintenance tools do not address
the hardware and software components that support maintenance and areconsidered a part of the system.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: MA-03, MA-03(01), MA-03(02), MA-03(03)Supporting Publications: SP 800-88 [50]03.07.05 Nonlocal Maintenancea. Approve and monitor nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic activities.
b. Implement multi-factor authentication and replay resistance in theestablishment of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions.
c. Terminate session and network connections when nonlocal maintenance iscompleted.
DISCUSSION
Nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic activities are conducted by individuals who
communicate through an external or internal network. Local maintenance anddiagnostic activities are carried out by individuals who are physically present at thelocation of the system and not communicating across a network connection.
Authentication techniques used to establish nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic
sessions reflect the requirements in 03.05.01.
REFERENCES
Source Control: MA-04
Supporting Publications: SP 800-63-3 [27], SP 800-88 [50]03.07.06 Maintenance Personnel
a. Establish a process for maintenance personnel authorization.
b. Maintain a list of authorized maintenance organizations or personnel.
c. Verify that non-escorted personnel who perform maintenance on the system
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do not possess the required access authorizations.
DISCUSSION
Maintenance personnel refers to individuals who perform hardware or software
maintenance on the system, while 03.10.01 addresses physical access for individuals
whose maintenance duties place them within the physical protection perimeter ofthe system. The technical competence of supervising individuals relates to themaintenance performed on the system, while having required access authorizations
refers to maintenance on and near the system. Individuals who have not beenpreviously identified as authorized maintenance personnel (e.g., manufacturers,
consultants, systems integrators, and vendors) may require privileged access to thesystem, such as when they are required to conduct maintenance with little or no
notice. Organizations may choose to issue temporary credentials to these individuals
based on their risk assessments. Temporary credentials may be for one-time use orfor very limited time periods.
REFERENCES
Source Control: MA-05
Supporting Publications: None
3.8. Media Protection
03.08.01 Media Storage
Physically control and securely store system media that contain CUI.
DISCUSSION
System media include digital and non-digital media. Digital media include diskettes,
flash drives, magnetic tapes, external or removable solid state or magnetic drives,compact discs, and digital versatile discs. Non-digital media include paper andmicrofilm. Physically controlling stored media includes conducting inventories,
establishing procedures to allow individuals to check out and return media tolibraries, and maintaining accountability for stored media. Secure storage includes alocked drawer, desk, or cabinet or a controlled media library. Controlled areas
provide physical and procedural controls to meet the requirements established forprotecting information and systems. Sanitization techniques (e.g., destroying,
cryptographically erasing, clearing, and purging) prevent the disclosure of CUI tounauthorized individuals. The sanitization process removes CUI from media suchthat the information cannot be retrieved or reconstructed.

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REFERENCES
Source Control: MP-04
Supporting Publications: SP 800-88 [50], SP 800-111 [51]03.08.02 Media AccessRestrict access to CUI on system media to authorized personnel or roles.
DISCUSSION
System media include digital and non-digital media. Access to CUI on system media
can be restricted by physically controlling such media. This includes conducting
inventories, ensuring that procedures are in place to allow individuals to check out
and return media to the media library, and maintaining accountability for stored
media. For digital media, access to CUI can be restricted by using cryptographic
means. Encrypting data in storage or at rest is addressed in 03.13.08.
REFERENCES
Source Control: MP-02
Supporting Publications: SP 800-111 [51]03.08.03 Media Sanitization
Sanitize system media that contain CUI prior to disposal, release out oforganizational control, or release for reuse.
DISCUSSIONMedia sanitization applies to digital and non-digital media that are subject todisposal or reuse, whether or not the media are considered removable. Examples
include digital media in scanners, copiers, printers, notebook computers, mobile
devices, workstations, network components, and non-digital media. The sanitization
process removes CUI from media such that the information cannot be retrieved orreconstructed. Sanitization techniques (e.g., cryptographically erasing, clearing,purging, and destroying) prevent the disclosure of CUI to unauthorized individuals
when such media are reused or released for disposal. NARA policies control thesanitization process for media that contain CUI and may require destruction whenother methods cannot be applied to the media.
REFERENCES
Source Control: MP-06
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03.08.04 Media Marking
Mark system media that contain CUI to indicate distribution limitations, handlingcaveats, and applicable CUI markings.
DISCUSSION
System media include digital and non-digital media. Marking refers to the use orapplication of human-readable security attributes. Labeling refers to the use of
security attributes for internal system data structures. Digital media include
diskettes, magnetic tapes, external or removable solid state or magnetic drives, flash
drives, compact discs, and digital versatile discs. Non-digital media include paper andmicrofilm. CUI is defined by NARA along with marking, safeguarding, anddissemination requirements for such information.
REFERENCES
Source Control: MP-03
Supporting Publications: None
03.08.05 Media Transport
a. Protect and control system media that contain CUI during transport outside ofcontrolled areas.
b. Maintain accountability of system media that contain CUI during transport
outside of controlled areas.
c. Document activities associated with the transport of system media that contain
CUI.
DISCUSSION
System media include digital and non-digital media. Digital media include flash
drives, diskettes, magnetic tapes, external or removable solid state or magnetic
drives, compact discs, and digital versatile discs. Non-digital media include microfilm
and paper. Controlled areas are spaces for which organizations provide physical orprocedural measures to meet the requirements established for protecting CUI andsystems. Media protection during transport can include cryptography and/or locked
containers. Activities associated with media transport include releasing media fortransport, ensuring that media enter the appropriate transport processes, and theactual transport. Authorized transport and courier personnel may include individuals
external to the organization. Maintaining accountability of media during transport
includes restricting transport activities to authorized personnel and tracking or
obtaining the records of transport activities as the media move through thetransportation system to prevent and detect loss, destruction, or tampering. Thisrequirement is related to 03.13.08 and 03.13.11.

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REFERENCES
Source Controls: MP-05, SC-28
Supporting Publications: SP 800-111 [51]03.08.06 Withdrawn
Addressed by 03.13.08.
03.08.07 Media Use
a. Restrict or prohibit the use of [Assignment: organization-defined types of system
media].
b. Prohibit the use of removable system media without an identifiable owner.
DISCUSSION
In contrast to requirement 03.08.01, which restricts user access to media, thisrequirement restricts or prohibits the use of certain types of media, such as external
hard drives, flash drives, or smart displays. Organizations can use technical and nontechnical measures (e.g., policies, procedures, and rules of behavior) to control theuse of system media. For example, organizations may control the use of portablestorage devices by using physical cages on workstations to prohibit access toexternal ports or disabling or removing the ability to insert, read, or write to devices.
Organizations may limit the use of portable storage devices to only approved
devices, including devices provided by the organization, devices provided by otherapproved organizations, and devices that are not personally owned. Organizations
may also control the use of portable storage devices based on the type of device —prohibiting the use of writeable, portable devices — and implement this restriction
by disabling or removing the capability to write to such devices. Limits on the use oforganization-controlled system media in external systems include restrictions on
how the media may be used and under what conditions. Requiring identifiable
owners (e.g., individuals, organizations, or projects) for removable system media
reduces the risk of using such technologies by allowing organizations to assign
responsibility and accountability for addressing known vulnerabilities in the media(e.g., insertion of malicious code).
REFERENCES
Source Control: MP-07
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Incorporated into 03.08.07.
03.08.09 System Backup – Cryptographic Protection
a. Protect the confidentiality of backup information.
b. Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of
CUI at backup storage locations.
DISCUSSION
The selection of cryptographic mechanisms is based on the need to protect theconfidentiality of backup information. Hardware security module (HSM) devices
safeguard and manage cryptographic keys and provide cryptographic processing.
Cryptographic operations (e.g., encryption, decryption, and signature generationand verification) are typically hosted on the HSM device, and many implementations
provide hardware-accelerated mechanisms for cryptographic operations. Thisrequirement is related to 03.13.11.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: CP-09, CP-09(08)Supporting Publications: SP 800-34 [52], SP 800-130 [53], SP 800-152 [54]3.9. Personnel Security
03.09.01 Personnel Screeninga. Screen individuals prior to authorizing access to the system.
b. Rescreen individuals in accordance with [Assignment: organization-definedconditions requiring rescreening].
DISCUSSION
Personnel security screening activities involve the assessment of the conduct,
integrity, judgment, loyalty, reliability, and stability of an individual (i.e., theindividual’s trustworthiness) prior to authorizing access to the system or whenelevating system access. The screening and rescreening activities reflect applicable
federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and criteria
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REFERENCES
Source Control: PS-03
Supporting Publications: SP 800-181 [34]03.09.02 Personnel Termination and Transfer
a. When individual employment is terminated:
1. Disable system access within [Assignment: organization-defined time period],
2. Terminate or revoke authenticators and credentials associated with theindividual, and
3. Retrieve security-related system property.
b. When individuals are reassigned or transferred to other positions in theorganization:
1. Review and confirm the ongoing operational need for current logical andphysical access authorizations to the system and facility, and
2. Modify access authorization to correspond with any changes in operational
need.
DISCUSSION
Security-related system property includes hardware authentication tokens, systemadministration technical manuals, keys, identification cards, and building passes. Exit
interviews ensure that terminated individuals understand the security constraints
imposed by being former employees and that accountability is achieved for theorganizational property. Security topics at exit interviews include reminding
individuals of potential limitations on future employment and non-disclosureagreements. Exit interviews may not always be possible for some individuals,
including in cases related to the unavailability of supervisors, illnesses, or job
abandonment.
The timely execution of termination actions is essential for individuals who havebeen terminated for cause. Organizations may consider disabling the accounts ofindividuals who are being terminated prior to the individuals being notified. Thisrequirement applies to the reassignment or transfer of individuals when the
personnel action is permanent or of such extended duration as to require
protection. Protections that may be required for transfers or reassignments to otherpositions within organizations include returning old and issuing new identification
cards, keys, and building passes; changing system access authorizations (i.e.,
privileges); closing system accounts and establishing new accounts; and providing
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REFERENCES
Source Controls: PS-04, PS-05
Supporting Publications: None
3.10. Physical Protection
03.10.01 Physical Access Authorizations
a. Develop, approve, and maintain a list of individuals with authorized access to thefacility where the system resides.
b. Issue authorization credentials for facility access.
c. Review the facility access list [Assignment: organization-defined frequency].
d. Remove individuals from the facility access list when access is no longer
required.
DISCUSSION
A facility can include one or more physical locations containing systems or systemcomponents that process, store, or transmit CUI. Physical access authorizations
apply to employees and visitors. Individuals with permanent physical accessauthorization credentials are not considered visitors. Authorization credentials
include identification badges, identification cards, and smart cards. Organizations
determine the strength of the authorization credentials consistent with applicablelaws, Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
Physical access authorizations may not be necessary to access certain areas within
facilities that are designated as publicly accessible.
REFERENCES
Source Control: PE-02
Supporting Publications: None
03.10.02 Monitoring Physical Accessa. Monitor physical access to the facility where the system resides to detect andrespond to physical security incidents.
b. Review physical access logs [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] andupon occurrence of [Assignment: organization-defined events or potential
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DISCUSSION
A facility can include one or more physical locations containing systems or systemcomponents that process, store, or transmit CUI. Physical access monitoring includes
publicly accessible areas within organizational facilities. Examples of physical accessmonitoring include guards, video surveillance equipment (i.e., cameras), and sensor
devices. Reviewing physical access logs can help to identify suspicious activities,
anomalous events, or potential threats. The reviews can be supported by audit
logging controls if the access logs are part of an automated system. Incident
response capabilities include investigations of physical security incidents andresponses to those incidents. Incidents include security violations or suspicious
physical access activities, such as access outside of normal work hours, repeatedaccess to areas not normally accessed, access for unusual lengths of time, and outof-sequence access.
REFERENCES
Source Control: PE-06
Supporting Publications: None
03.10.03 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.10.07.
03.10.04 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.10.07.
03.10.05 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.10.07.
03.10.06 Alternate Work Site
a. Determine alternate work sites allowed for use by employees.
b. Employ the following security requirements at alternate work sites: [Assignment:
organization-defined security requirements].
DISCUSSION
Alternate work sites include the private residences of employees or other facilities
designated by the organization. Alternate work sites can provide readily available
alternate locations during contingency operations. Organizations can define
different security requirements for specific alternate work sites or types of sites,
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effectiveness of the requirements and providing a means to communicate incidents
at alternate work sites supports the contingency planning activities of organizations.
REFERENCES
Source Control: PE-17
Supporting Publications: SP 800-46 [14], SP 800-114 [20]03.10.07 Physical Access Control
a. Enforce physical access authorizations at entry and exit points to the facility
where the system resides by:
1. Verifying individual physical access authorizations before granting access tothe facility and2. Controlling ingress and egress with physical access control systems, devices,or guards.
b. Maintain physical access audit logs for entry or exit points.
c. Escort visitors, and control visitor activity.
d. Secure keys, combinations, and other physical access devices.
e. Control physical access to output devices to prevent unauthorized individuals
from obtaining access to CUI.
DISCUSSION
This requirement addresses physical locations containing systems or systemcomponents that process, store, or transmit CUI. Organizations determine the typesof guards needed, including professional security staff or administrative staff.
Physical access devices include keys, locks, combinations, biometric readers, andcard readers. Physical access control systems comply with applicable laws, Executive
Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines. Organizations
have flexibility in the types of audit logs employed. Audit logs can be procedural,
automated, or some combination thereof. Physical access points can include
exterior access points, interior access points to systems that require supplemental
access controls, or both. Physical access control applies to employees and visitors.
Individuals with permanent physical access authorizations are not consideredvisitors.
Controlling physical access to output devices includes placing output devices inlocked rooms or other secured areas with keypad or card reader access controls andonly allowing access to authorized individuals, placing output devices in locations
that can be monitored by personnel, installing monitor or screen filters, and using
headphones. Examples of output devices include monitors, printers, scanners,
facsimile machines, audio devices, and copiers.
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REFERENCES
Source Controls: PE-03, PE-05
Supporting Publications: None
03.10.08 Access Control for Transmission
Control physical access to system distribution and transmission lines withinorganizational facilities.
DISCUSSION
Safeguarding measures applied to system distribution and transmission lines
prevent accidental damage, disruption, and physical tampering. Such measures may
also be necessary to prevent eavesdropping or the modification of unencryptedtransmissions. Safeguarding measures used to control physical access to system
distribution and transmission lines include disconnected or locked spare jacks,
locked wiring closets, cabling protection with conduit or cable trays, and wiretapping
sensors.
REFERENCES
Source Control: PE-04
Supporting Publications: None
3.11. Risk Assessment
03.11.01 Risk Assessmenta. Assess the risk (including supply chain risk) of unauthorized disclosure resulting
from the processing, storage, or transmission of CUI.
b. Update risk assessments [Assignment: organization-defined frequency].
DISCUSSION
Establishing the system boundary is a prerequisite to assessing the risk of theunauthorized disclosure of CUI. Risk assessments consider threats, vulnerabilities,
likelihood, and adverse impacts to organizational operations and assets based on theoperation and use of the system and the unauthorized disclosure of CUI. Risk
assessments also consider risks from external parties (e.g., contractors operating
systems on behalf of the organization, service providers, individuals accessing
systems, and outsourcing entities). Risk assessments can be conducted at theorganization level, the mission or business process level, or the system level and at
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chain-related risks associated with suppliers or contractors and the system, systemcomponent, or system service that they provide.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: RA-03, RA-03(01), SR-06
Supporting Publications: SP 800-30 [55], SP 800-161 [33]03.11.02 Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanninga. Monitor and scan the system for vulnerabilities [Assignment: organizationdefined frequency] and when new vulnerabilities affecting the system are
identified.
b. Remediate system vulnerabilities within [Assignment: organization-defined
response times].
c. Update system vulnerabilities to be scanned [Assignment: organization-defined
frequency] and when new vulnerabilities are identified and reported.
DISCUSSION
Organizations determine the required vulnerability scanning for system components
and ensure that potential sources of vulnerabilities (e.g., networked printers,
scanners, and copiers) are not overlooked. Vulnerability analyses for custom
software may require additional approaches, such as static analysis, dynamic
analysis, or binary analysis. Organizations can use these approaches in source code
reviews and tools (e.g., static analysis tools, web-based application scanners, binary
analyzers). Vulnerability scanning includes scanning for patch levels; scanning forfunctions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users ordevices; and scanning for improperly configured or incorrectly operating flow
control mechanisms.
To facilitate interoperability, organizations consider using scanning tools that
express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming
convention. Sources for vulnerability information also include the Common
Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD),
and the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
REFERENCES
Source Controls: RA-05, RA-05(02)Supporting Publications: SP 800-40 [56], SP 800-53A [57], SP 800-70 [44], SP 800-115[58], SP 800-126 [45]54

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Incorporated into 03.11.02.
03.11.04 Risk Response
Respond to findings from security assessments, monitoring, and audits.
DISCUSSION
This requirement addresses the need to determine an appropriate response to risk
before generating a plan of action and milestones (POAM) entry. It may be possible
to mitigate the risk immediately so that a POAM entry is not needed. However, a
POAM entry is generated if the risk response is to mitigate the identified risk and themitigation cannot be completed immediately.
REFERENCES
Source Control: RA-07
Supporting Publications: SP 800-30 [55], SP 800-37 [59], SP 800-39 [60], SP 800-1601 [11]3.12. Security Assessment and Monitoring
03.12.01 Security Assessment
Assess the security requirements for the system and its environment of operation[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] to determine if the requirements havebeen satisfied.
DISCUSSION
By assessing the security requirements, organizations determine whether thenecessary safeguards and countermeasures are implemented correctly, operating as
intended, and producing the desired outcome. Security assessments identify
weaknesses in the system and provide the essential information needed to makerisk-based decisions. Security assessment reports document assessment results insufficient detail as deemed necessary by the organization to determine the accuracy
and completeness of the reports. Security assessment results are provided to theindividuals or roles appropriate for the types of assessments being conducted.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CA-02
Supporting Publications: SP 800-53 [8], SP 800-53A [57], SP 800-37 [59], SP 800-115
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03.12.02 Plan of Action and Milestones
a. Develop a plan of action and milestones for the system:
1. To document the planned remediation actions to correct weaknesses ordeficiencies noted during security assessments and2. To reduce or eliminate known system vulnerabilities.
b. Update the existing plan of action and milestones based on the findings from:
1. Security assessments,
2. Audits or reviews, and3. Continuous monitoring activities.
DISCUSSION
Plans of action and milestones (POAMs) are important documents in organizational
security programs. Organizations use POAMs to describe how unsatisfied security
requirements will be met and how planned mitigations will be implemented.
Organizations can document system security plans and POAMs as separate or
combined documents in any format. Federal agencies may consider system security
plans and POAMs as inputs to risk-based decisions on whether to process, store, ortransmit CUI on a system hosted by a nonfederal organization.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CA-05
Supporting Publications: SP 800-37 [59]03.12.03 Continuous Monitoring
Develop and implement a system-level continuous monitoring strategy that includes
ongoing monitoring and security assessments.
DISCUSSION
Continuous monitoring at the system level facilitates ongoing awareness of thesystem security posture to support risk management decisions. The terms
continuous and ongoing imply that organizations assess and monitor their systems
at a frequency that is sufficient to support risk-based decisions. Different types of
security requirements may require different monitoring frequencies.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CA-07
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03.12.04 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.15.02.
03.12.05 Information Exchangea. Approve and manage the exchange of CUI between the system and othersystems using [Selection (one or more): interconnection security agreements;
information exchange security agreements; memoranda of understanding or
agreement; service-level agreements; user agreements; non-disclosureagreements; other types of agreements].
b. Document interface characteristics, security requirements, and responsibilities
for each system as part of the exchange agreements.
c. Review and update the exchange agreements [Assignment: organization-defined
frequency].
DISCUSSION
Information exchange applies to information exchanges between two or more
systems, both internal and external to the organization. Organizations consider therisks related to new or increased threats that may be introduced when systems
exchange information with other systems that may have different security
requirements or policies. The types of agreements selected are based on factors
such as the relationship between the organizations exchanging information (e.g.,
government to government, business to business, government to business,government or business, or government or business to individual) and the level ofaccess to the organizational system by users of the other system. The types ofagreements can include information exchange security agreements, interconnection
security agreements, memoranda of understanding or agreement, service-levelagreements, or other types of agreements.
Organizations may incorporate agreement information into formal contracts,
especially for information exchanges established between federal agencies andnonfederal organizations (e.g., service providers, contractors, system developers,
and system integrators). The types of information contained in exchange
agreements include the interface characteristics, security requirements, controls,
and responsibilities for each system.
REFERENCES
Source Control: CA-03
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3.13. System and Communications Protection
03.13.01 Boundary Protection
a. Monitor and control communications at external managed interfaces to thesystem and key internal managed interfaces within the system.
b. Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that arephysically or logically separated from internal networks.
c. Connect to external systems only through managed interfaces that consist ofboundary protection devices arranged in accordance with an organizational
security architecture.
DISCUSSIONManaged interfaces include gateways, routers, firewalls, network-based malicious
code analysis, virtualization systems, and encrypted tunnels implemented within asecurity architecture. Subnetworks that are either physically or logically separated
from internal networks are referred to as demilitarized zones or DMZs. Restricting or
prohibiting interfaces within organizational systems includes restricting external web
traffic to designated web servers within managed interfaces, prohibiting externaltraffic that appears to be spoofing internal addresses, and prohibiting internal trafficthat appears to be spoofing external addresses.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-07
Supporting Publications: SP 800-41 [64], SP 800-125B [65], SP 800-160-1 [11], SP
800-189 [67], SP 800-207 [66]03.13.02 Withdrawn
Recategorized as NCO.
03.13.03 Withdrawn
Addressed by 03.01.01, 03.01.02, 03.01.03, 03.01.04, 03.01.05, 03.01.06, and03.01.07.
03.13.04 Information in Shared System Resources
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DISCUSSION
Preventing unauthorized and unintended information transfer via shared system
resources stops information produced by the actions of prior users or roles (oractions of processes acting on behalf of prior users or roles) from being available tocurrent users or roles (or current processes acting on behalf of current users orroles) that obtain access to shared system resources after those resources havebeen released back to the system. Information in shared system resources also
applies to encrypted representations of information. In other contexts, the control
of information in shared system resources is referred to as object reuse and residual
information protection. Information in shared system resources does not address
information remanence, which refers to the residual representation of data that has
been nominally deleted, covert channels (including storage and timing channels) inwhich shared system resources are manipulated to violate information flow
restrictions, or components within systems for which there are only single users orroles.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-04
Supporting Publications: None
03.13.05 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.13.01.
03.13.06 Network Communications – Deny by Default – Allow by Exception
Deny network communications traffic by default, and allow network
communications traffic by exception.
DISCUSSION
This requirement applies to inbound and outbound network communications traffic
at the system boundary and at identified points within the system. A deny-all, allowby-exception network communications traffic policy ensures that only essential andapproved connections are allowed.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-07(05)Supporting Publications: SP 800-41 [64], SP 800-77 [18], SP 800-189 [67]03.13.07 Withdrawn
Addressed by 03.01.12, 03.04.02 and 03.04.06.
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03.13.08 Transmission and Storage Confidentiality
Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of CUI
during transmission and while in storage.
DISCUSSION
This requirement applies to internal and external networks and any systemcomponents that can transmit CUI, including servers, notebook computers, desktop
computers, mobile devices, printers, copiers, scanners, facsimile machines, andradios. Unprotected communication paths are susceptible to interception andmodification. Encryption protects CUI from unauthorized disclosure duringtransmission and while in storage. Cryptographic mechanisms that protect theconfidentiality of CUI during transmission include TLS and IPsec. Information instorage (i.e., information at rest) refers to the state of CUI when it is not in process
or in transit and resides on internal or external storage devices, storage area
network devices, and databases. Protecting CUI in storage does not focus on thetype of storage device or the frequency of access to that device but rather on thestate of the information. This requirement relates to 03.13.11.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: SC-08, SC-08(01), SC-28, SC-28(01)Supporting Publications: FIPS 140-3 [38], FIPS 197 [68], SP 800-46 [14], SP 800-52[69], SP 800-56A [73], SP 800-56B [74], SP 800-56C [75], SP 800-57-1 [15], SP 800-572 [16], SP 800-57-3 [17], SP 800-77 [18], SP 800-111 [51], SP 800-113 [19], SP 800114 [20], SP 800-121 [21], SP 800-124 [28], SP 800-177 [70]03.13.09 Network Disconnect
Terminate the network connection associated with a communications session at theend of the session or after [Assignment: organization-defined time period] ofinactivity.
DISCUSSION
This requirement applies to internal and external networks. Terminating network
connections associated with communications sessions includes deallocating TCP/IP
addresses or port pairs at the operating system level or deallocating networking
assignments at the application level if multiple application sessions are using a single
network connection. Time periods of inactivity may be established by organizations
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REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-10
Supporting Publications: None
03.13.10 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management
Establish and manage cryptographic keys in the system in accordance with thefollowing key management requirements: [Assignment: organization-definedrequirements for key generation, distribution, storage, access, and destruction].
DISCUSSION
Cryptographic keys can be established and managed using either manual procedures
or automated mechanisms supported by manual procedures. Organizations satisfy
key establishment and management requirements in accordance with applicable
federal laws, Executive Orders, policies, directives, regulations, and standards thatspecify appropriate options, levels, and parameters. This requirement is related to
03.13.11.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-12
Supporting Publications: FIPS 140-3 [38], SP 800-56A [73], SP 800-56B [74], SP 80056C [75], SP 800-57-1 [15], SP 800-57-2 [16], SP 800-57-3 [17], SP 800-63-3 [27]03.13.11 Cryptographic Protection
Implement the following types of cryptography to protect the confidentiality of CUI:
[Assignment: organization-defined types of cryptography].
DISCUSSION
Cryptography is implemented in accordance with applicable laws, Executive Orders,
directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines. FIPS-validated
cryptography is recommended for the protection of CUI.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-13
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03.13.12 Collaborative Computing Devices and Applications
a. Prohibit the remote activation of collaborative computing devices andapplications with the following exceptions: [Assignment: organization-defined
exceptions where remote activation is to be allowed].
b. Provide an explicit indication of use to users physically present at the devices.
DISCUSSION
Collaborative computing devices include white boards, microphones, and cameras.
Notebook computers, smartphones, display monitors, and tablets containing
cameras and microphones are considered part of collaborative computing devices
when conferencing software is in use. Indication of use includes notifying users (e.g.,
a pop-up menu stating that recording is in progress or that the microphone has been
turned on) when collaborative computing devices are activated. Dedicated videoconferencing systems, which typically rely on one of the participants calling or
connecting to the other party to activate the video conference, are excluded.
Solutions to prevent device usage include webcam covers and buttons to disable
microphones.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-15
Supporting Publications: None
03.13.13 Mobile Codea. Define acceptable mobile code and mobile code technologies.
b. Authorize, monitor, and control the use of mobile code.
DISCUSSION
Mobile code includes software programs or parts of programs that are obtained
from remote systems, transmitted across a network, and executed on a local system
without explicit installation or execution by the recipient. Decisions regarding theuse of mobile code are based on the potential for the code to cause damage to thesystem if used maliciously. Mobile code technologies include Java applets,
JavaScript, HTML5, VBScript, and WebGL. Usage restrictions and implementation
guidelines apply to the selection and use of mobile code installed on servers anddownloaded and executed on individual workstations and devices, including
notebook computers, smart phones, and smart devices. Mobile code policies andprocedures address the actions taken to prevent the development, acquisition, anduse of unacceptable mobile code within the system, including requiring mobile code
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REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-18
Supporting Publications: SP 800-28 [71]03.13.14 Withdrawn
Technology-specific.
03.13.15 Session Authenticity
Protect the authenticity of communications sessions.
DISCUSSION
Protecting session authenticity addresses communications protection at the session
level, not at the packet level. Such protection establishes grounds for confidence atboth ends of the communications sessions in the ongoing identities of other parties
and the validity of the transmitted information. Authenticity protection includes
protecting against adversary-in-the-middle attacks, session hijacking, and theinsertion of false information into sessions.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SC-23
Supporting Publications: SP 800-52 [69], SP 800-77 [18], SP 800-95 [72], SP 800-113[19]
03.13.16 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.13.08.
3.14. System and Information Integrity
03.14.01 Flaw Remediation
a. Identify, report, and correct system flaws.
b. Install security-relevant software and firmware updates within [Assignment:
organization-defined time period] of the release of the updates.
DISCUSSION
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responsibilities. Security-relevant updates include patches, service packs, hot fixes,
and anti-virus signatures. Organizations address the flaws discovered during security
assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, and system error
handling. Organizations can take advantage of available resources (e.g., CWE or CVE
databases) when remediating system flaws. Organization-defined time periods for
updating security-relevant software and firmware may vary based on a variety offactors, including the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability
related to the discovered flaw). Some types of flaw remediation may require more
testing than other types.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SI-02
Supporting Publications: SP 800-39 [60], SP 800-40 [56], SP 800-128 [41]03.14.02 Malicious Code Protection
a. Implement malicious code protection mechanisms at system entry and exit
points to detect and eradicate malicious code.
b. Update malicious code protection mechanisms as new releases are available inaccordance with configuration management policies and procedures.
c. Configure malicious code protection mechanisms to:
1. Perform scans of the system [Assignment: organization-defined frequency]
and real-time scans of files from external sources at endpoints or system
entry and exit points as the files are downloaded, opened, or executed; and2. Block malicious code, quarantine malicious code, or take other mitigation
actions in response to malicious code detection.
DISCUSSION
Malicious code insertions occur through the exploitation of system vulnerabilities.
Malicious code can be inserted into the system in a variety of ways, including email,the internet, and portable storage devices. Malicious code includes viruses, worms,
Trojan horses, and spyware. Malicious code can be encoded in various formats,contained in compressed or hidden files, or hidden in files using techniques such assteganography. Malicious code may be present in commercial off-the-shelf softwareand custom-built software and could include logic bombs, backdoors, and othertypes of attacks that could affect organizational mission and business functions.
Periodic scans of the system and real-time scans of files from external sources asfiles are downloaded, opened, or executed can detect malicious code. Malicious
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Malicious code protection mechanisms include signature- and non-signature-based
technologies. Non-signature-based detection mechanisms include artificial
intelligence techniques that use heuristics to detect, analyze, and describe thecharacteristics or behavior of malicious code and to provide controls against suchcode for which signatures do not yet exist or for which existing signatures may not
be effective. Malicious code for which active signatures do not yet exist or may beineffective includes polymorphic malicious code (i.e., code that changes signatures
when it replicates). Non-signature-based mechanisms include reputation-based
technologies. Pervasive configuration management, anti-exploitation software, andsoftware integrity controls may also be effective in preventing unauthorized code
execution.
If malicious code cannot be detected by detection methods or technologies,
organizations can rely on secure coding practices, configuration management andcontrol, trusted procurement processes, and monitoring practices to help ensurethat the software only performs intended functions. Organizations may determinethat different actions are warranted in response to the detection of malicious code.
For example, organizations can define actions to be taken in response to thedetection of malicious code during scans, malicious downloads, or malicious activity
when attempting to open or execute files.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SI-03
Supporting Publications: SP 800-83 [76], SP 800-125B [65], SP 800-177 [70]03.14.03 Security Alerts, Advisories, and Directives
a. Receive system security alerts, advisories, and directives from externalorganizations on an ongoing basis.
b. Generate and disseminate internal system security alerts, advisories, anddirectives, as necessary.
DISCUSSION
There are many publicly available sources of system security alerts and advisories.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) generate security alerts and advisories to maintain situationalawareness across the Federal Government and in nonfederal organizations.
Software vendors, subscription services, and industry Information Sharing andAnalysis Centers (ISACs) may also provide security alerts and advisories. Compliancewith security directives is essential due to the critical nature of many of these
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and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation should the directives not
be implemented in a timely manner.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SI-05
Supporting Publications: SP 800-161 [33]03.14.04 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.14.02.
03.14.05 Withdrawn
Addressed by 03.14.02.
03.14.06 System Monitoringa. Monitor the system to detect:
1. Attacks and indicators of potential attacks and2. Unauthorized connections.
b. Identify unauthorized use of the system.
c. Monitor inbound and outbound communications traffic to detect unusual orunauthorized activities or conditions.
DISCUSSION
System monitoring involves external and internal monitoring. Internal monitoring
includes the observation of events that occur within the system. External monitoring
includes the observation of events that occur at the system boundary. Organizations
can monitor the system by observing audit record activities in real time or byobserving other system aspects, such as access patterns, characteristics of access,and other actions. The monitoring objectives may guide determination of theevents.
A system monitoring capability is achieved through a variety of tools and techniques(e.g., audit record monitoring software, intrusion detection systems, intrusion
prevention systems, malicious code protection software, scanning tools, network
monitoring software). Strategic locations for monitoring devices include selected
perimeter locations and near server farms that support critical applications withsuch devices being employed at managed system interfaces. The granularity ofmonitoring the information collected is based on organizational monitoring
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Systems connections can be network, remote, or local. A network connection is any
connection with a device that communicates through a network (e.g., local area
network, the internet). A remote connection is any connection with a device that
communicates through an external network (e.g., the internet). Network, remote,and local connections can be either wired or wireless.
Unusual or unauthorized activities or conditions related to inbound and outboundcommunications traffic include internal traffic that indicates the presence ofmalicious code in the system or propagating among system components, theunauthorized export of information, or signaling to external systems. Evidence ofmalicious code is used to identify a potentially compromised system. Systemmonitoring requirements, including the need for types of system monitoring, may bereferenced in other requirements.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: SI-04, SI-04(04)Supporting Publications: SP 800-61 [47], SP 800-83 [76], SP 800-92 [35], SP 800-94[29], SP 800-137 [49], SP 800-177 [70]03.14.07 Withdrawn
Incorporated into 03.14.06.
03.14.08 Information Management and Retention
Manage and retain CUI within the system and CUI output from the system inaccordance with applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies,
standards, guidelines, and operational requirements.
DISCUSSION
Federal agencies consider data retention requirements for nonfederal organizations.
Retaining CUI on nonfederal systems after contracts or agreements have concluded
increases the attack surface for those systems and the risk of the information being
compromised. NARA provides federal policy and guidance on records retention andschedules.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SI-12
Supporting Publications: None

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3.15. Planning
03.15.01 Policy and Procedures
a. Develop, document, and disseminate to organizational personnel or roles thepolicies and procedures needed to satisfy the security requirements for theprotection of CUI.
b. Review and update policies and procedures [Assignment: organization-defined
frequency].
DISCUSSION
This requirement addresses policies and procedures for the protection of CUI.
Policies and procedures contribute to security assurance and should address eachfamily of the CUI security requirements. Policies can be included as part of theorganizational security policy or be represented by separate policies that addresseach family of security requirements. Procedures describe how policies are
implemented and can be directed at the individual or role that is the object of theprocedure. Procedures can be documented in system security plans or in one ormore separate documents.
REFERENCES
Source Controls: AC-01, AT-01, AU-01, CA-01, CM-01, IA-01, IR-01, MA-01, MP-01,
PE-01, PL-01, PS-01, RA-01, SA-01, SC-01, SI-01, SR-01
Supporting Publications: SP 800-12 [61], SP 800-100 [62]03.15.02 System Security Plan
a. Develop a system security plan that:
1. Defines the constituent system components;
2. Identifies the information types processed, stored, and transmitted by thesystem;3. Describes specific threats to the system that are of concern to theorganization;
4. Describes the operational environment for the system and any dependencies
on or connections to other systems or system components;
5. Provides an overview of the security requirements for the system;
6. Describes the safeguards in place or planned for meeting the security
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8. Includes other relevant information necessary for the protection of CUI.
b. Review and update the system security plan [Assignment: organization-defined
frequency].
c. Protect the system security plan from unauthorized disclosure.
DISCUSSION
System security plans provide key characteristics of the system that is processing,storing, and transmitting CUI and how the system and information are protected.
System security plans contain sufficient information to enable a design andimplementation that are unambiguously compliant with the intent of the plans andthe subsequent determinations of risk if the plan is implemented as intended.
System security plans can be a collection of documents, including documents that
already exist. Effective system security plans reference policies, procedures, anddocuments (e.g., design specifications) that provide additional detailed information.
This reduces the documentation requirements associated with security programs
and maintains security information in other established management or operational
areas related to enterprise architecture, the system development life cycle, systems
engineering, and acquisition.
REFERENCES
Source Control: PL-02
Supporting Publications: SP 800-18 [63]03.15.03 Rules of Behavior
a. Establish rules that describe the responsibilities and expected behavior forsystem usage and protecting CUI.
b. Provide rules to individuals who require access to the system.
c. Receive a documented acknowledgement from individuals indicating that they
have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of behavior before
authorizing access to CUI and the system.
d. Review and update the rules of behavior [Assignment: organization-defined
frequency].
DISCUSSION
Rules of behavior represent a type of access agreement for system users.
Organizations consider rules of behavior for the handling of CUI based on individualuser roles and responsibilities and differentiate between rules that apply toprivileged users and rules that apply to general users.

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REFERENCES
Source Control: PL-04
Supporting Publications: SP 800-18 [63]3.16. System and Services Acquisition
03.16.01 Security Engineering Principles
Apply the following systems security engineering principles to the development or
modification of the system and system components: [Assignment: organizationdefined systems security engineering principles].
DISCUSSION
Organizations apply systems security engineering principles to new development
systems. For legacy systems, organizations apply systems security engineering
principles to system modifications to the extent feasible, given the current state of
hardware, software, and firmware components. The application of systems security
engineering principles helps to develop trustworthy, secure, and resilient systems
and reduce the susceptibility of organizations to disruptions, hazards, and threats.
Examples include developing layered protections; establishing security policies,
architectures, and controls as the foundation for system design; incorporating
security requirements into the system development life cycle; delineating physicaland logical security boundaries; ensuring that developers are trained on how tobuild trustworthy secure software; and performing threat modeling to identify use
cases, threat agents, attack vectors and patterns, design patterns, and compensating
controls needed to mitigate risk. Organizations that apply security engineering
principles can facilitate the development of trustworthy, secure systems, systemcomponents, and system services; reduce risks to acceptable levels; and makeinformed risk-management decisions.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SA-08
Supporting Publications: SP 800-160-1 [11], SP 800-160-2 [10], SP 800-207 [66]03.16.02 Unsupported System Components
a. Replace system components when support for the components is no longer
available from the developer, vendor, or manufacturer.
b. Provide options for risk mitigation or alternative sources for continued support
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DISCUSSION
Support for system components includes software patches, firmware updates,
replacement parts, and maintenance contracts. An example of unsupported
components includes when vendors no longer provide critical software patches or
product updates, which can result in opportunities for adversaries to exploit
weaknesses or deficiencies in the installed components. Exceptions to replacing
unsupported system components include systems that provide critical mission orbusiness capabilities when newer technologies are unavailable or when the systems
are so isolated that installing replacement components is not an option.
Alternative sources of support address the need to provide continued support forsystem components that are no longer supported by the original manufacturers,
developers, or vendors when such components remain essential to organizational
missions and business functions. If necessary, organizations can establish in-housesupport by developing customized patches for critical software components or
obtain the services of external service providers who provide ongoing support for
unsupported components through contractual relationships. Such contractual
relationships can include open-source software value-added vendors. The increased
risk of using unsupported system components can be mitigated by prohibiting theconnection of such components to public or uncontrolled networks or implementing
other forms of isolation.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SA-22
Supporting Publications: None
03.16.03 External System Services
a. Require the providers of external system services used for the processing,storage, or transmission of CUI to comply with the following security
requirements: [Assignment: organization-defined security requirements].
b. Define and document user roles and responsibilities with regard to external
system services, including shared responsibilities with external service providers.
c. Implement processes, methods, and techniques to monitor security requirement
compliance by external service providers on an ongoing basis.
DISCUSSION
External system services are provided by external service providers. Organizations
establish relationships with external service providers in a variety of ways, including
through business partnerships, contracts, interagency agreements, lines of businessarrangements, licensing agreements, joint ventures, and supply chain exchanges.
The responsibility for managing risks from the use of external system services
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remains with the organization charged with protecting CUI. Service-level agreements
define expectations of performance, describe measurable outcomes, and identify
remedies, mitigations, and response requirements for instances of noncompliance.
Information from external service providers regarding the specific functions, ports,
protocols, and services used in the provision of such services can be useful when
there is a need to understand the trade-offs involved in restricting certain functions
and services or blocking certain ports and protocols. This requirement is related to
03.01.20.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SA-09
Supporting Publications: SP 800-160-1 [11], SP 800-161 [33]3.17. Supply Chain Risk Management
03.17.01 Supply Chain Risk Management Plan
a. Develop a plan for managing supply chain risks associated with the research anddevelopment, design, manufacturing, acquisition, delivery, integration,
operations, maintenance, and disposal of the system, system components, or
system services.
b. Review and update the supply chain risk management plan [Assignment:
organization-defined frequency].
c. Protect the supply chain risk management plan from unauthorized disclosure.
DISCUSSION
Dependence on the products, systems, and services of external providers and thenature of the relationships with those providers present an increasing level of risk to
an organization. Threat actions that may increase security risks include unauthorized
production, the insertion or use of counterfeits, tampering, poor manufacturing anddevelopment practices in the supply chain, theft, and the insertion of malicious
software, firmware, and hardware. Supply chain risks can be endemic or systemic
within a system, component, or service. Managing supply chain risks is a complex,
multifaceted undertaking that requires a coordinated effort across an organization
to build trust relationships and communicate with internal and external
stakeholders.
Supply chain risk management (SCRM) activities include identifying and assessing
risks, determining appropriate risk response actions, developing SCRM plans to
document response actions, and monitoring performance against the plans. The
system-level SCRM plan is implementation-specific and provides constraints, policy
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incorporated into system security plans. The SCRM plan addresses the management,
implementation, and monitoring of SCRM requirements and the development orsustainment of systems across the system development life cycle to support mission
and business functions. Because supply chains can differ significantly across andwithin organizations, SCRM plans are tailored to individual program, organizational,
and operational contexts.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SR-02
Supporting Publications: SP 800-30 [55], SP 800-39 [60], SP 800-161 [33], SP 800-181[34]
03.17.02 Acquisition Strategies, Tools, and Methods
Develop and implement acquisition strategies, contract tools, and procurement
methods to identify, protect against, and mitigate supply chain risks.
DISCUSSION
The acquisition process provides an important vehicle for protecting the supply
chain. There are many useful tools and techniques available, including obscuring theend use of a system or system component, using blind purchases, requiring tamperevident packaging, or using trusted or controlled distribution. The results from a
supply chain risk assessment can inform the strategies, tools, and methods that are
most applicable to the situation. Tools and techniques may provide protections
against unauthorized production, theft, tampering, the insertion of counterfeits, theinsertion of malicious software or backdoors, and poor development practices
throughout the system life cycle.
Organizations also consider providing incentives for suppliers to implement
safeguards, promote transparency in their processes and security practices, provide
contract language that addresses the prohibition of tainted or counterfeit
components, and restrict purchases from untrustworthy suppliers. Organizations
consider providing training, education, and awareness programs for personnel
regarding supply chain risks, available mitigation strategies, and when the programs
should be employed. Methods for reviewing and protecting development plans,
documentation, and evidence are commensurate with the security requirements of
the organization. Contracts may specify documentation protection requirements.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SR-05
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03.17.03 Supply Chain Requirements and Processes
a. Establish a process for identifying and addressing weaknesses or deficiencies inthe supply chain elements and processes.
b. Enforce the following security requirements to protect against supply chain risks
to the system, system components, or system services and to limit the harm orconsequences from supply chain-related events: [Assignment: organizationdefined security requirements].
DISCUSSION
Supply chain elements include organizations, entities, or tools that are employed forthe research, development, design, manufacturing, acquisition, delivery, integration,
operations, maintenance, and disposal of systems and system components. Supply
chain processes include hardware, software, firmware, and systems development
processes; shipping and handling procedures; physical security programs; personnel
security programs; configuration management tools, techniques, and measures tomaintain provenance; or other programs, processes, or procedures associated withthe development, acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of systems and systemcomponents. Supply chain elements and processes are provided by organizations,system integrators, or external service providers. Weaknesses or deficiencies insupply chain elements or processes represent potential vulnerabilities that can be
exploited by adversaries to harm the organization and affect its ability to carry out
its core missions or business functions.
REFERENCES
Source Control: SR-03
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Appendix A. Acronyms
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
CISA
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
CUI
Controlled Unclassified Information
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration
DMZ
Demilitarized Zone
EAP
Extensible Authentication Protocol
FIPS
Federal Information Processing Standards
FISMA
Federal Information Security Modernization Act
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
HSM
Hardware Security Module
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IIoT
Industrial Internet of Things
IoT
Internet of Things
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IT
Information Technology
LSI
Large-Scale Integration
MAC
Media Access Control
NARA
National Archives and Records Administration
NVD
National Vulnerability Database
ODP
Organization-Defined Parameter
OT
Operational Technology
PII
Personally Identifiable Information
PIN
Personal Identification Number
PROM
Programmable Read-Only Memory
ROM
Read-Only Memory
SCAP
Security Content Automation Protocol
SCRM
Supply Chain Risk Management
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TLS
Transport Layer Security
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Appendix B. Glossary
Appendix B provides definitions for the terminology used in SP 800-171r3. The definitions are
consistent with the definitions contained in the National Information Assurance Glossary [78]unless otherwise noted.
agencyAny executive agency or department, military department, Federal Government corporation, Federal Governmentcontrolled corporation, or other establishment in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, or any
independent regulatory agency. [13]assessment
See security control assessment.
assessor
See security control assessor.
audit log
A chronological record of system activities, including records of system accesses and operations performed in agiven period.
audit record
An individual entry in an audit log related to an audited event.
authentication
Verifying the identity of a user, process, or device, often as a prerequisite to allowing access to resources in asystem. [7, adapted].
availability
Ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. [79]advanced persistent threat
An adversary that possesses sophisticated levels of expertise and significant resources which allow it to create
opportunities to achieve its objectives by using multiple attack vectors including, for example, cyber, physical, anddeception. These objectives typically include establishing and extending footholds within the IT infrastructure of
the targeted organizations for purposes of exfiltrating information, undermining or impeding critical aspects of a
mission, program, or organization; or positioning itself to carry out these objectives in the future. The advanced
persistent threat pursues its objectives repeatedly over an extended period; adapts to defenders’ efforts to resist
it; and is determined to maintain the level of interaction needed to execute its objectives. [60]authenticator
Something the claimant possesses and controls (typically a cryptographic module or password) that is used toauthenticate the claimant’s identity. This was previously referred to as a token.
baseline configuration
A documented set of specifications for a system or a configuration item within a system that has been formallyreviewed and agreed upon at a given point in time, and that can only be changed through change control
procedures.
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operational requirements. These benchmarks are also referred to as security configuration checklists, lockdown
and hardening guides, security reference guides, and security technical implementation guides.
confidentiality
Preserving authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for protecting personalprivacy and proprietary information. [79]configuration management
A collection of activities focused on establishing and maintaining the integrity of information technology products
and systems through the control of processes for initializing, changing, and monitoring the configurations of those
products and systems throughout the system development life cycle.
configuration settings
The set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware that affect the security posture
and/or functionality of the system.
controlled area
Any area or space for which the organization has confidence that the physical and procedural protections provided
are sufficient to meet the requirements established for protecting the information or system.
controlled unclassified information
Information that law, regulation, or governmentwide policy requires to have safeguarding or disseminating
controls, excluding information that is classified under Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security
Information, December 29, 2009, or any predecessor or successor order, or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended. [1]
CUI Executive Agent
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), which implements the executive branch-wide CUIProgram and oversees federal agency actions to comply with Executive Order 13556. NARA has delegated thisauthority to the Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO). [5]
CUI program
The executive branch-wide program to standardize CUI handling by all federal agencies. The program includes therules, organization, and procedures for CUI, established by Executive Order 13556, 32 CFR Part 2002, and the CUIRegistry. [5]
CUI registry
The online repository for all information, guidance, policy, and requirements on handling CUI, including everythingissued by the CUI Executive Agent other than 32 CFR Part 2002. Among other information, the CUI Registryidentifies all approved CUI categories, provides general descriptions for each, identifies the basis for controls,
establishes markings, and includes guidance on handling procedures. [5]cyber-physical systems
Interacting digital, analog, physical, and human components engineered for function through integrated physics
and logic.
executive agency
An executive department specified in 5 U.S.C. Sec. 101; a military department specified in 5 U.S.C. Sec. 102; anindependent establishment as defined in 5 U.S.C. Sec. 104(1); and a wholly owned Government corporation fully
subject to the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Chapter 91.
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external service provider
See external system service provider.
external system (or component)
A system or component of a system that is outside of the authorization boundary established by the organizationand for which the organization typically has no direct control over the application of required security controls or
the assessment of security control effectiveness.
external system service
A system service that is implemented outside of the authorization boundary of the organizational system (i.e., aservice that is used by but not a part of the organizational system) and for which the organization typically has nodirect control over the application of required security controls or the assessment of security control effectiveness.
external system service provider
A provider of external system services to an organization through a variety of consumer-producer relationships,
including joint ventures, business partnerships, outsourcing arrangements (i.e., through contracts, interagency
agreements, lines of business arrangements), licensing agreements, and/or supply chain exchanges. [8]facility
One or more physical locations containing systems or system components that process, store, or transmit
information.
federal agency
See executive agency.
federal information system
An information system used or operated by an executive agency, by a contractor of an executive agency, or byanother organization on behalf of an executive agency. [80]FIPS-validated cryptography
A cryptographic module validated by the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) to meet therequirements specified in FIPS Publication 140-3 (as amended). As a prerequisite to CMVP validation, thecryptographic module is required to employ a cryptographic algorithm implementation that has successfully
passed validation testing by the Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP). See NSA-approved
cryptography.
firmware
Computer programs and data stored in hardware – typically in read-only memory (ROM) or programmable readonly memory (PROM) – such that the programs and data cannot be dynamically written or modified duringexecution of the programs. See hardware and software. [78]hardware
The material physical components of a system. See software and firmware. [78]identifier
Unique data used to represent a person’s identity and associated attributes. A name or a card number are
examples of identifiers.
A unique label used by a system to indicate a specific entity, object, or group.
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confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or a system. With respect to privacy, the adverse effects that
individuals could experience when an information system processes their PII.
impact value
The assessed worst-case potential impact that could result from a compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, oravailability of information expressed as a value of low, moderate, or high. [6]incident
An occurrence that actually or imminently jeopardizes, without lawful authority, the confidentiality, integrity, oravailability of information or an information system; or constitutes a violation or imminent threat of violation oflaw, security policies, security procedures, or acceptable use policies. [79]information
Any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions in any medium or form,
including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, electronic, or audiovisual forms. [13]information flow control
Procedure to ensure that information transfers within a system do not violate the security policy.
information resources
Information and related resources, such as personnel, equipment, funds, and information technology. [81]information security
The protection of information and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or
destruction in order to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability. [79]information system
A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing,
dissemination, or disposition of information. [81]information technology
Any services, equipment, or interconnected system(s) or subsystem(s) of equipment, that are used in theautomatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display,switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the agency. For purposes of thisdefinition, such services or equipment if used by the agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract
with the agency that requires its use; or to a significant extent, its use in the performance of a service or thefurnishing of a product. Information technology includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging
peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment
designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures,
services (including cloud computing and help-desk services or other professional services which support any pointof the life cycle of the equipment or service), and related resources. Information technology does not include any
equipment that is acquired by a contractor incidental to a contract which does not require its use. [13]insider threat
The threat that an insider will use her/his authorized access, wittingly or unwittingly, to do harm to the security of
the United States. This threat can include damage to the United States through espionage, terrorism, unauthorized
disclosure, or through the loss or degradation of departmental resources or capabilities.
integrity
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A network in which the establishment, maintenance, and provisioning of security controls are under the directcontrol of organizational employees or contractors or in which the cryptographic encapsulation or similar security
technology implemented between organization-controlled endpoints provides the same effect (with regard to
confidentiality and integrity). An internal network is typically organization-owned yet may be organizationcontrolled while not being organization-owned.
least privilege
The principle that a security architecture is designed so that each entity is granted the minimum systemauthorizations and resources needed to perform its function.
malicious code
Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have an adverse impact on theconfidentiality, integrity, or availability of a system. Examples of malicious code include viruses, worms, Trojan
horses, spyware, some forms of adware, or other code-based entities that infect a host.
media
Physical devices or writing surfaces including, but not limited to, magnetic tapes, optical disks, magnetic disks,
Large-Scale Integration (LSI) memory chips, and printouts (but not including display media) onto which informationis recorded, stored, or printed within a system. [7]mobile code
Software programs or parts of programs obtained from remote systems, transmitted across a network, andexecuted on a local system without explicit installation or execution by the recipient.
mobile device
A portable computing device that has a small form factor such that it can easily be carried by a single individual; isdesigned to operate without a physical connection (e.g., wirelessly transmit or receive information); possesses
local, non-removable, or removable data storage; and includes a self-contained power source. Mobile devices may
also include voice communication capabilities, on-board sensors that allow the devices to capture information, or
built-in features that synchronize local data with remote locations. Examples include smartphones, tablets, and ereaders.
multi-factor authentication
Authentication using two or more different factors to achieve authentication. Factors include something you know
(e.g., PIN, password), something you have (e.g., cryptographic identification device, token), or something you are(e.g., biometric). See authenticator.
network
A system implemented with a collection of interconnected components. Such components may include routers,
hubs, cabling, telecommunications controllers, key distribution centers, and technical control devices.
network access
Access to a system by a user (or a process acting on behalf of a user) communicating through a network (e.g., local
area network, wide area network, the internet).
nonfederal organization
An entity that owns, operates, or maintains a nonfederal system.
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nonlocal maintenance
Maintenance activities conducted by individuals communicating through an external network (e.g., the internet) oran internal network.
NSA-approved cryptography
Cryptography that consists of an approved algorithm, an implementation that has been approved for theprotection of classified information and/or controlled unclassified information in a specific environment, and a
supporting key management infrastructure. [8]on behalf of (an agency)
A situation that occurs when: (i) a non-executive branch entity uses or operates an information system or
maintains or collects information for the purpose of processing, storing, or transmitting Federal information; and(ii) those activities are not incidental to providing a service or product to the government. [5]organization
An entity of any size, complexity, or positioning within an organizational structure. [7, adapted]organization-defined parameter
The variable part of a security requirement that is instantiated by an organization during the tailoring process byassigning an organization-defined value as part of the requirement. [8, adapted]
overlay
A specification of security or privacy controls, control enhancements, supplemental guidance, and othersupporting information employed during the tailoring process, that is intended to complement (and further refine)security control baselines. The overlay specification may be more stringent or less stringent than the original
security control baseline specification and can be applied to multiple information systems. [13]personnel security
The discipline of assessing the conduct, integrity, judgment, loyalty, reliability, and stability of individuals for duties
and responsibilities requiring trustworthiness. [8]portable storage device
A system component that can be inserted into and removed from a system and that is used to store information ordata (e.g., text, video, audio, and/or image data). Such components are typically implemented on magnetic,
optical, or solid-state devices (e.g., compact/digital video disks, flash/thumb drives, external solid-state drives,
external hard disk drives, flash memory cards/drives that contain nonvolatile memory).
potential impact
The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability could be expected to have: (i) a limited adverse effect (FIPS
Publication 199 low); (ii) a serious adverse effect (FIPS Publication 199 moderate); or (iii) a severe or catastrophic
adverse effect (FIPS Publication 199 high) on organizational operations, organizational assets, or individuals. [6]privileged accountA system account with the authorizations of a privileged user.
privileged user
A user who is authorized (and therefore, trusted) to perform security-relevant functions that ordinary users are
not authorized to perform.
records
The recordings (automated and/or manual) of evidence of activities performed or results achieved (e.g., forms,
reports, test results) that serve as a basis for verifying that the organization and the system are performing as

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intended. Also used to refer to units of related data fields (i.e., groups of data fields that can be accessed by aprogram and that contain a complete set of information on particular items).
remote access
Access to an organizational system by a user (or a process acting on behalf of a user) communicating through anexternal network (e.g., the internet). Remote access methods include dial-up, broadband, and wireless.
remote maintenance
Maintenance activities conducted by individuals communicating through an external network (e.g., the internet).
replay resistanceProtection against the capture of transmitted authentication or access control information and its subsequent
retransmission with the intent of producing an unauthorized effect or gaining unauthorized access.
risk
A measure of the extent to which an entity is threatened by a potential circumstance or event, and typically is afunction of: (i) the adverse impact, or magnitude of harm, that would arise if the circumstance or event occurs; and(ii) the likelihood of occurrence. [13]risk assessment
The process of identifying risks to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation),organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation, resulting from the operation of a system.
[55]
sanitization
Actions taken to render data written on media unrecoverable by ordinary and — for some forms of sanitization —extraordinary means.
A process to remove information from media such that data recovery is not possible, including the removal of allclassified labels, markings, and activity logs.
security
A condition that results from the establishment and maintenance of protective measures that enable anorganization to perform its mission or critical functions despite risks posed by threats to its use of systems.
Protective measures may involve a combination of deterrence, avoidance, prevention, detection, recovery, andcorrection that should form part of the organization’s risk management approach. [78]security assessment
See security control assessment.
security control
The safeguards or countermeasures prescribed for an information system or an organization to protect theconfidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information. [13]security control assessment
The testing or evaluation of security controls to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented
correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security
requirements for an information system or organization. [13]security domain
A domain that implements a security policy and is administered by a single authority. [78, adapted]

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security functions
The hardware, software, or firmware of the system responsible for enforcing the system security policy andsupporting the isolation of code and data on which the protection is based.
security requirement
A requirement levied on a system or an organization that is derived from applicable laws, Executive Orders,
directives, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, or mission/business needs to ensure the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of information that is being processed, stored, or transmitted. [7, adapted] [8, adapted]
systemSee information system.
system component
A discrete identifiable information technology asset that represents a building block of a system and may include
hardware, software, and firmware. [41]system security plan
A document that describes how an organization meets or plans to meet the security requirements for a system. In
particular, the system security plan describes the system boundary, the environment in which the system
operates, how the security requirements are satisfied, and the relationships with or connections to other systems.
system service
A capability provided by a system that facilitates information processing, storage, or transmission.
threatAny circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations, organizational assets,
individuals, other organizations, or the Nation through a system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure,modification of information, and/or denial of service. [55]system user
An individual or (system) process acting on behalf of an individual that is authorized to access a system.

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Appendix C. Tailoring Criteria
This appendix describes the security control tailoring criteria used to develop the CUI security
requirements. Table 2 lists the available tailoring options and the shorthand tailoring symbols.
Table 3 through Table 22 specify the tailoring actions applied to the controls in the SP 800-53
moderate baseline [12] to obtain the security requirements in Sec. 3. The controls and control
enhancements are hyperlinked to the NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy Reference Tool, which
provides online access to the specific control language and supplemental materials in SP 80053.
Table 2. Security Control Tailoring Criteria
TAILORINGSYMBOL
NCO
FED
ORC
N/A
CUI

TAILORING CRITERIA
The control is not directly related to protecting the confidentiality of CUI.
The control is primarily the responsibility of the Federal Government.
The outcome of the control related to protecting the confidentiality of CUI is adequately
covered by other related controls. 16
The control is not applicable.
The control is directly related to protecting the confidentiality of CUI.

Table 3. Access Control (AC)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
AC-01
AC-02
AC-02(01)AC-02(02)AC-02(03)AC-02(04)AC-02(05)AC-02(13)
AC-03
AC-04
AC-05
AC-06
AC-06(01)

Policy and Procedures
Account Management
Account Management | Automated System AccountManagement
Account Management | Automated Temporary and Emergency
Account Management
Account Management | Disable Accounts
Account Management | Automated Audit Actions
Account Management | Inactivity Logout
Account Management | Disable Accounts for High-Risk
Individuals
Access Enforcement
Information Flow Enforcement
Separation of Duties
Least Privilege
Least Privilege | Authorize Access to Security Functions

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
NCO

03.15.01
03.01.01
—

NCO

—

CUI
NCO
CUI
CUI

03.01.01—
03.01.01
03.01.01

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI

03.01.02
03.01.03
03.01.04
03.01.05
03.01.05

16 The security controls in SP 800-53 provide a comprehensive set of security capabilities needed to protect organizational systems and support

the concept of defense in depth. Some of the security controls may address similar or overlapping security topics that are covered by otherrelated controls. These controls have been designated as ORC in the tailoring criteria.

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AC-06(02)AC-06(05)AC-06(07)AC-06(09)AC-06(10)
AC-07
AC-08
AC-11
AC-11(01)
AC-12
AC-14
AC-17
AC-17(01)AC-17(02)AC-17(03)AC-17(04)AC-18
AC-18(01)AC-18(03)AC-19
AC-19(05)AC-20
AC-20(01)AC-20(02)
AC-21
AC-22

Least Privilege | Non-Privileged Access for Non-Security
Functions
Least Privilege | Privileged Accounts
Least Privilege | Review of User Privileges
Least Privilege | Log Use of Privileged Functions
Least Privilege | Prohibit Non-Privileged Users From Executing
Privileged Functions
Unsuccessful Logon Attempts
System Use Notification
Device Lock
Device Lock | Pattern-Hiding Displays
Session Termination
Permitted Actions Without Identification or Authentication
Remote Access
Remote Access | Monitoring and Control
Remote Access | Protection of Confidentiality and Integrity Using
Encryption
Remote Access | Managed Access Control Points
Remote Access | Privileged Commands and AccessWireless AccessWireless Access | Authentication and Encryption
Wireless Access | Disable Wireless Networking
Access Control for Mobile Devices
Access Control for Mobile Devices | Full Device or ContainerBased Encryption
Use of External Systems
Use of External Systems | Limits on Authorized Use
Use of External Systems | Portable Storage Devices – Restricted
Use
Information Sharing
Publicly Accessible Content

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI

03.01.06

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI

03.01.06
03.01.05
03.01.07
03.01.07

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
FED
CUI
NCO
CUI

03.01.08
03.01.09
03.01.10
03.01.10
03.01.11—
03.01.02—
03.13.08

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI

03.01.12
03.01.12
03.01.16
03.01.16
03.01.16
03.01.18
03.01.18

CUI
CUI
CUI

03.01.20
03.01.20
03.01.20

FED
CUI

—
03.01.22

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CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI

03.15.01
03.02.01
03.02.01
03.02.01
03.02.02

Table 4. Awareness and Training (AT)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
AT-01
AT-02
AT-02(02)AT-02(03)
AT-03

Policy and Procedures
Literacy Training and Awareness
Literacy Training and Awareness | Insider Threat
Literacy Training and Awareness | Social Engineering and Mining
Role-Based Training

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TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENTNCO—TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
NCO
CUI
CUI
NCO

03.15.01
03.03.01
03.03.02
03.03.02—
03.03.04
03.03.05—

CUI

03.03.05

CUI
NCO

03.03.06
—

CUI
CUI
CUI

03.03.07
03.03.08
03.03.08

CUI
CUI

03.03.03
03.03.03

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CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

Policy and Procedures
Control Assessments
Control Assessments | Independent Assessors
Information Exchange
Plan of Action and Milestones
Authorization
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring | Independent Assessment
Continuous Monitoring | Risk Monitoring
Internal System Connections

CUI
CUI
NCO
CUI
CUI
FED
CUI
NCO
NCO
NCO

03.15.01
03.12.01—
03.12.05
03.12.02—
03.12.03———

NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
AT-04

Training Records
Table 5. Audit and Accountability (AU)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE

AU-01
AU-02
AU-03
AU-03(01)
AU-04
AU-05
AU-06
AU-06(01)AU-06(03)AU-07
AU-07(01)
AU-08
AU-09
AU-09(04)
AU-11
AU-12

Policy and Procedures
Event Logging
Content of Audit Records
Additional Audit Information
Audit Log Storage Capacity
Response to Audit Logging Process Failures
Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting
Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting | AutomatedProcess Integration
Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting | Correlate Audit
Record Repositories
Audit Record Reduction and Report Generation
Audit Record Reduction and Report Generation | Automatic
Processing
Time Stamps
Protection of Audit Information
Protection of Audit Information | Access by Subset of Privileged
Users
Audit Record Retention
Audit Record Generation

Table 6. Assessment, Authorization, and Monitoring (CA)

CA-01
CA-02
CA-02(01)
CA-03
CA-05
CA-06
CA-07
CA-07(01)CA-07(04)
CA-09

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Table 7. Configuration Management (CM)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
CM-01
CM-02
CM-02(02)CM-02(03)CM-02(07)CM-03
CM-03(02)CM-03(04)CM-04
CM-04(02)
CM-05
CM-06
CM-07
CM-07(01)CM-07(02)CM-07(05)
CM-08
CM-08(01)CM-08(03)
CM-09
CM-10
CM-11
CM-12
CM-12(01)

Policy and Procedures
Baseline Configuration
Baseline Configuration | Automation Support for Accuracy andCurrency
Baseline Configuration | Retention of Previous Configurations
Baseline Configuration | Configure Systems and Components
for High-Risk Areas
Configuration Change Control
Configuration Change Control | Testing, Validation, andDocumentation of Changes
Configuration Change Control | Security and Privacy
Representatives
Impact Analyses
Impact Analyses | Verification of Controls
Access Restrictions for Change
Configuration Settings
Least Functionality
Least Functionality | Periodic Review
Least Functionality | Prevent Program Execution
Least Functionality | Authorized Software – Allow by Exception
System Component Inventory
System Component Inventory | Updates During Installation andRemovalSystem Component Inventory | Automated Unauthorized
Component Detection
Configuration Management Plan
Software Usage Restrictions
User-Installed Software
Information Location
Information Location | Automated Tools to Support
Information Location

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
NCO

03.15.01
03.04.01
—

NCO
CUI

—
03.04.12

CUI
NCO

03.04.03
—

NCO

—

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
ORC
CUI
CUI
CUI

03.04.04
03.04.04
03.04.05
03.04.02
03.04.06
03.04.06—
03.04.08
03.04.10
03.04.10

NCO

—

NCO
NCO
ORC
CUI
NCO

—
—
—
03.04.11—

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO

—
—
—
—

Table 8. Contingency Planning (CP)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
CP-01
CP-02
CP-02(01)CP-02(03)Policy and Procedures
Contingency Plan
Contingency Plan | Coordinate With Related Plans
Contingency Plan | Resume Mission and Business Functions

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CP-02(08)
CP-03
CP-04
CP-04(01)CP-06
CP-06(01)CP-06(03)CP-07
CP-07(01)CP-07(02)CP-07(03)CP-08
CP-08(01)CP-08(02)CP-09
CP-09(01)CP-09(08)CP-10
CP-10(02)Contingency Plan | Identify Critical Assets
Contingency Training
Contingency Plan TestingContingency Plan Testing | Coordinate Related Plans
Alternate Storage Site
Alternate Storage Site | Separation of Primary Site
Alternate Storage Site | Accessibility
Alternate Processing Site
Alternate Processing Site | Separation of Primary Site
Alternate Processing Site | Accessibility
Alternate Processing Site | Priority of Service
Telecommunications Services
Telecommunications Services | Priority of Service Provisions
Telecommunications Services | Single Points of Failure
System Backup
System Backup | Testing for Reliability and Integrity
System Backup | Cryptographic Protection
System Recovery and Reconstitution
System Recovery and Reconstitution | Transaction Recovery

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
CUI
NCO
CUI
NCO
NCO

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
03.08.09—
03.08.09——

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
CUI

03.15.01
03.05.01
03.05.03

CUI

03.05.03

CUI

03.05.04

FED

—

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
FED
FED

03.05.02
03.05.05
03.05.05
03.05.12
03.05.07——

Table 9. Identification and Authentication (IA)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
IA-01
IA-02
IA-02(01)IA-02(02)IA-02(08)IA-02(12)
IA-03
IA-04
IA-04(04)IA-05
IA-05(01)IA-05(02)IA-05(06)

Policy and Procedures
Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users)
Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) | MultiFactor Authentication to Privileged Accounts
Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) | MultiFactor Authentication to Non-Privileged Accounts
Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) | Accessto Accounts – Replay ResistantIdentification and Authentication (Organizational Users) |Acceptance of PIV Credentials
Device Identification and Authentication
Identifier Management
Identifier Management | Identify User Status
Authenticator Management
Authenticator Management | Password-Based Authentication
Authenticator Management | Public Key-Based Authentication
Authenticator Management | Protection of Authenticators

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IA-06
IA-07
IA-08
IA-08(01)IA-08(02)IA-08(04)
IA-11
IA-12
IA-12(02)IA-12(03)IA-12(05)

Authentication Feedback
Cryptographic Module Authentication
Identification and Authentication (Non-Organizational Users)
Identification and Authentication (Non-Organizational Users) |Acceptance of PIV Credentials From Other Agencies
Identification and Authentication (Non-Organizational Users) |Acceptance of External Authenticators
Identification and Authentication (Non-Organizational Users) |Use of Defined Profiles
Re-Authentication
Identity Proofing
Identity Proofing | Identity Evidence
Identity Proofing | Identity Evidence Validation and Verification
Identity Proofing | Address Confirmation

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
FED
FED
FED

03.05.11
—
—
—

FED

—

FED

—

CUI
FED
FED
FED
FED

03.05.01————

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
CUI
NCO
CUI
NCO
CUI
CUI
NCO
NCO
CUI
NCO

03.15.01
03.06.04
03.06.03—
03.06.01—
03.06.02
03.06.02——
03.06.02—

CUI

03.06.05

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
NCO

03.15.01—

Table 10. Incident Response (IR)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
IR-01
IR-02
IR-03
IR-03(02)IR-04
IR-04(01)
IR-05
IR-06
IR-06(01)IR-06(03)IR-07
IR-07(01)
IR-08

Policy and Procedures
Incident Response Training
Incident Response Testing
Incident Response Testing | Coordinate With Related Plans
Incident Handling
Incident Handling | Automated Incident Handling Processes
Incident Monitoring
Incident Reporting
Incident Reporting | Automated Reporting
Incident Reporting | Supply Chain Coordination
Incident Response Assistance
Incident Response Assistance | Automation Support for
Availability of Information and Support
Incident Response Plan

Table 11. Maintenance (MA)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
MA-01
MA-02

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MA-03
MA-03(01)MA-03(02)MA-03(03)
MA-04
MA-05
MA-06

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
NCO

03.07.04
03.07.04
03.07.04
03.07.04
03.07.05
03.07.06—

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI

03.15.01
03.08.02
03.08.04
03.08.01
03.08.05
03.08.03
03.08.07

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
NCO

03.15.01
03.10.01
03.10.07
03.10.08
03.10.07
03.10.02
—

NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

Maintenance Tools
Maintenance Tools | Inspect Tools
Maintenance Tools | Inspect Media
Maintenance Tools | Prevent Unauthorized Removal
Nonlocal Maintenance
Maintenance Personnel
Timely Maintenance

Table 12. Media Protection (MP)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
MP-01
MP-02
MP-03
MP-04
MP-05
MP-06
MP-07

Policy and ProceduresMedia AccessMedia Marking
Media Storage
Media Transport
Media Sanitization
Media Use

Table 13. Physical and Environmental Protection (PE)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
PE-01
PE-02
PE-03
PE-04
PE-05
PE-06
PE-06(01)
PE-08
PE-09
PE-10
PE-11
PE-12
PE-13
PE-13(01)

Policy and Procedures
Physical Access Authorizations
Physical Access Control
Access Control for Transmission
Access Control for Output Devices
Monitoring Physical Access
Monitoring Physical Access | Intrusion Alarms and Surveillance
Equipment
Visitor Access Records
Power Equipment and Cabling
Emergency Shutoff
Emergency Power
Emergency Lighting
Fire Protection
Fire Protection | Detection Systems – Automatic Activation and
Notification

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PE-14
PE-15
PE-16
PE-17

Environmental Controls
Water Damage Protection
Delivery and Removal
Alternate Work Site

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

NCO
NCO
NCO
CUI

—
—
—
03.10.06

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
CUI
NCO

03.15.01
03.15.02
03.15.03
—

NCO
FED
FED

—
—
—

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

—
—
—
—
—
—

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

Table 14. Planning (PL)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
PL-01
PL-02
PL-04
PL-04(01)
PL-08
PL-10
PL-11

Policy and Procedures
System Security and Privacy Plans
Rules of Behavior
Rules of Behavior | Social Media and External Site/Application
Usage Restrictions
Security and Privacy Architectures
Baseline Selection
Baseline Tailoring

Table 15. Program Management (PM)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
PM-01
PM-02
PM-03
PM-04
PM-05
PM-05(01)
PM-06
PM-07
PM-07(01)
PM-08
PM-09
PM-10
PM-11
PM-12
PM-13
PM-14
PM-15

Information Security Program Plan
Information Security Program Leadership Role
Information Security and Privacy Resources
Plan of Action and Milestones Process
System Inventory
System Inventory | Inventory of Personally Identifiable
Information
Measures of PerformanceEnterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture | Offloading
Critical Infrastructure Plan
Risk Management Strategy
Authorization Process
Mission and Business Process Definition
Insider Threat Program
Security and Privacy Workforce
Testing, Training, and Monitoring
Security and Privacy Groups and Associations

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PM-16
PM-16(01)
PM-17
PM-18
PM-19
PM-20
PM-20(01)
PM-21
PM-22
PM-23
PM-24
PM-25
PM-26
PM-27
PM-28
PM-29
PM-30
PM-30(01)
PM-31
PM-32

Threat Awareness Program
Threat Awareness Program | Automated Means for Sharing
Threat Intelligence
Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information on External
Systems
Privacy Program Plan
Privacy Program Leadership Role
Dissemination of Privacy Program Information
Dissemination of Privacy Program Information | Privacy Policies
on Websites, Applications, and Digital Services
Accounting of Disclosures
Personally Identifiable Information Quality Management
Data Governance Body
Data Integrity Board
Minimization of PII Used in Testing, Training, and ResearchComplaint Management
Privacy Reporting
Risk Framing
Risk Management Program Leadership Roles
Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy
Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy | Suppliers of Criticalor Mission-Essential Items
Continuous Monitoring Strategy
Purposing

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

N/A
N/A

—
—

N/A

—

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

—
—
—
—

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

N/A
N/A

—
—

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
FED
CUI
CUI
CUI
NCO
NCO
NCO
FED

03.15.01—
03.09.01
03.09.02
03.09.02————

Table 16. Personnel Security (PS)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
PS-01
PS-02
PS-03
PS-04
PS-05
PS-06
PS-07
PS-08
PS-09

Policy and Procedures
Position Risk Designation
Personnel Screening
Personnel Termination
Personnel Transfer
Access Agreements
External Personnel Security
Personnel Sanctions
Position Descriptions

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Table 17. PII Processing and Transparency (PT)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
PT-01
PT-02
PT-02(01)PT-02(02)
PT-03
PT-03(01)PT-03(02)PT-04
PT-04(01)PT-04(02)PT-04(03)PT-05
PT-05(01)PT-05(02)PT-06
PT-06(01)PT-06(02)PT-07
PT-07(01)PT-07(02)
PT-08

Policy and Procedures
Authority to Process Personally Identifiable Information
Authority to Process Personally Identifiable Information | Data
Tagging
Authority to Process Personally Identifiable Information |Automation
Personally Identifiable Information Processing Purposes
Personally Identifiable Information Processing Purposes | Data
Tagging
Personally Identifiable Information Processing Purposes |Automation
Consent
Consent | Tailored Consent
Consent | Just-in-Time Consent
Consent | Revocation
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice | Just-in-Time Notice
Privacy Notice | Privacy Act Statements
System of Records Notice
System of Records Notice | Routine Uses
System of Records Notice | Exemption Rules
Specific Categories of Personally Identifiable Information
Specific Categories of Personally Identifiable Information | Social
Security Numbers
Specific Categories of Personally Identifiable Information | First
Amendment Information
Computer Matching Requirements

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

N/A
N/A
N/A

—
—
—

N/A

—

N/A
N/A

—
—

N/A

—

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

N/A

—

N/A

—

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
FED
CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI

03.15.01—
03.11.01
03.11.01
03.11.02
03.11.02

ORC—

Table 18. Risk Assessment (RA)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
RA-01
RA-02
RA-03
RA-03(01)RA-05
RA-05(02)RA-05(05)

Policy and Procedures
Security Categorization
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment | Supply Chain Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning | Update Vulnerabilities
to be Scanned
Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning | Privileged Access

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NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
RA-05(11)
RA-07
RA-09

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

NCO

—

CUI
NCO

03.11.04—

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO

03.15.01
—
—
—
—
—

NCO

—

FED
NCO
CUI
CUI
ORC

—
—
03.16.01
03.16.03
—

NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
CUI

—
—
—
—
03.16.02

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
ORC
CUI
NCO
CUI
ORC

03.15.01—
03.13.04—
03.13.01—

Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning | Public Disclosure
Program
Risk Response
Criticality Analysis

Table 19. System and Services Acquisition (SA)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
SA-01
SA-02
SA-03
SA-04
SA-04(01)SA-04(02)SA-04(09)SA-04(10)
SA-05
SA-08
SA-09
SA-09(02)
SA-10
SA-11
SA-15
SA-15(03)
SA-22

Policy and Procedures
Allocation of Resources
System Development Life Cycle
Acquisition Process
Acquisition Process | Functional Properties of Controls
Acquisition Process | Design and Implementation Information
for Controls
Acquisition Process | Functions, Ports, Protocols, and Services inUse
Acquisition Process | Use of Approved PIV Products
System Documentation
Security and Privacy Engineering Principles
External System Services
External System Services | Identification of Functions, Ports,
Protocols, and Services
Developer Configuration Management
Developer Testing and Evaluation
Development Process, Standards, and Tools
Development Process, Standards, and Tools | Criticality Analysis
Unsupported System Components

Table 20. System and Communications Protection (SC)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
SC-01
SC-02
SC-04
SC-05
SC-07
SC-07(03)Policy and Procedures
Separation of System and User Functionality
Information in Shared System Resources
Denial-of-Service Protection
Boundary Protection
Boundary Protection | Access Points

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NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
SC-07(04)SC-07(05)SC-07(07)SC-07(08)SC-08
SC-08(01)
SC-10
SC-12
SC-13
SC-15
SC-17
SC-18
SC-20
SC-21
SC-22
SC-23
SC-28
SC-28(01)
SC-39

Boundary Protection | External Telecommunications Services
Boundary Protection | Deny by Default – Allow by Exception
Boundary Protection | Split Tunneling for Remote Devices
Boundary Protection | Route Traffic to Authenticated Proxy
Servers
Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity
Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity | Cryptographic
Protection
Network Disconnect
Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management
Cryptographic Protection
Collaborative Computing Devices and Applications
Public Key Infrastructure Certificates
Mobile Code
Secure Name/Address Resolution Service (Authoritative Source)
Secure Name/Address Resolution Service (Recursive or Caching
Resolver)Architecture and Provisioning for Name/Address Resolution
Service
Session Authenticity
Protection of Information at Rest
Protection of Information at Rest | Cryptographic Protection
Process Isolation

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

ORC
CUI
ORC
ORC

—
03.13.06
—
—

CUI
CUI

03.13.08
03.13.08

CUI
CUI
CUI
CUI
FED
CUI
NCO
NCO

03.13.09
03.13.10
03.13.11
03.13.12—
03.13.13
—
—

NCO

—

CUI
CUI
CUI
NCO

03.13.15
03.13.08
03.13.08—

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
NCO
CUI
CUI
NCO

03.15.01
03.14.01—
03.14.02
03.14.06—

CUI

03.14.06

NCO
CUI
NCO
NCO

—
03.14.03——

Table 21. System and Information Integrity (SI)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
SI-01
SI-02
SI-02(02)
SI-03
SI-04
SI-04(02)SI-04(04)SI-04(05)
SI-05
SI-07
SI-07(01)

Policy and Procedures
Flaw Remediation
Flaw Remediation | Automated Flaw Remediation Status
Malicious Code Protection
System Monitoring
System Monitoring | Automated Tools and Mechanisms for RealTime Analysis
System Monitoring | Inbound and Outbound Communications
Traffic
System Monitoring | System-Generated Alerts
Security Alerts, Advisories, and Directives
Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity | Integrity Checks

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NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
SI-07(07)SI-08
SI-08(02)
SI-10
SI-11
SI-12
SI-16

Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity | Integration of
Detection and Response
Spam Protection
Spam Protection | Automatic Updates
Information Input Validation
Error Handling
Information Management and Retention
Memory Protection

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

NCO

—

ORC
NCO
NCO
NCO
CUI
NCO

—
—
—
—
03.14.08—

TAILORING
CRITERIA

SECURITYREQUIREMENT

CUI
CUI
NCO
CUI
CUI
CUI
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO
NCO

03.15.01
03.17.01—
03.17.03
03.17.02
03.11.01
—
—
—
—
—

ORC

—

Table 22. Supply Chain Risk Management (SR)NIST SP 800-53 CONTROLS MODERATE BASELINE
SR-01
SR-02
SR-02(01)
SR-03
SR-05
SR-06
SR-08
SR-10
SR-11
SR-11(01)SR-11(02)SR-12

Policy and Procedures
Supply Chain Risk Management Plan
Supply Chain Risk Management Plan | Establish SCRM Team
Supply Chain Controls and Processes
Acquisition Strategies, Tools, and Methods
Supplier Assessments and Reviews
Notification Agreements
Inspection of Systems or Components
Component Authenticity
Component Authenticity | Anti-Counterfeit Training
Component Authenticity | Configuration Control for Component
Service and Repair
Component Disposal

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Appendix D. Organization-Defined Parameters
This appendix lists the organization-defined parameters (ODPs) that are included in the security
requirements in Sec. 3. The ODPs are listed sequentially by requirement family, beginning withthe first requirement containing an ODP in the Access Control (AC) family and ending with thelast requirement containing an ODP in the Supply Chain Risk Management (SR) family.
Table 23. Organization-Defined Parameters
SECURITYREQUIREMENTORGANIZATION-DEFINED PARAMETER

03.01.01
03.01.01
03.01.01
03.01.01
03.01.01
03.01.01
03.01.05
03.01.05
03.01.05
03.01.06
03.01.08
03.01.08
03.01.08

03.01.01.f.02
03.01.01.g.01
03.01.01.g.02
03.01.01.g.03
03.01.01.h
03.01.01.h
03.01.05.b
03.01.05.b
03.01.05.c
03.01.06.a
03.01.08.a
03.01.08.a
03.01.08.b

03.01.10

03.01.10.a

03.01.11

03.01.11

03.01.20
03.02.01
03.02.01
03.02.01
03.02.01
03.02.02
03.02.02
03.02.02
03.02.02
03.03.01
03.03.01
03.03.04

03.01.20.b
03.02.01.a.01
03.02.01.a.02
03.02.01.b
03.02.01.b
03.02.02.a.01
03.02.02.a.02
03.02.02.b
03.02.02.b
03.03.01.a
03.03.01.b
03.03.04.a[Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined circumstances][Assignment: organization-defined security functions][Assignment: organization-defined security-relevant information][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles][Assignment: organization-defined number][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Selection (one or more): lock the account or node for an [Assignment:
organization-defined time period]; lock the account or node until releasedby an administrator; delay next logon prompt; notify systemadministrator; take other action][Selection (one or more): initiating a device lock after [Assignment:
organization-defined time period] of inactivity; requiring the user toinitiate a device lock before leaving the system unattended][Assignment: organization-defined conditions or trigger events requiring
session disconnect][Assignment: organization-defined security requirements][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined events][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined events][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined events][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined events][Assignment: organization-defined event types][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined time period]

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SECURITYREQUIREMENTORGANIZATION-DEFINED PARAMETER

03.03.04
03.03.05
03.03.07
03.04.01
03.04.02
03.04.06

03.03.04.b
03.03.05.a
03.03.07.b
03.04.01.b
03.04.02.a
03.04.06.b

03.04.06
03.04.08
03.04.10
03.04.12
03.04.12
03.05.01

03.04.06.c
03.04.08.c
03.04.10.b
03.04.12.a
03.04.12.b
03.05.01.b

03.05.02
03.05.05
03.05.05

03.05.02
03.05.05.c
03.05.05.d

03.05.07
03.05.07
03.05.12
03.05.12
03.06.02
03.06.02
03.06.03
03.06.04
03.06.04
03.06.04
03.06.04
03.08.07
03.09.01
03.09.02
03.10.01
03.10.02
03.10.02

03.05.07.a
03.05.07.f
03.05.12.e
03.05.12.e
03.06.02.b
03.06.02.c
03.06.03
03.06.04.a.01
03.06.04.a.03
03.06.04.b
03.06.04.b
03.08.07.a
03.09.01.b
03.09.02.a.01
03.10.01.c
03.10.02.b
03.10.02.b

03.10.06
03.11.01
03.11.02
03.11.02
03.11.02

03.10.06.b
03.11.01.b
03.11.02.a
03.11.02.b
03.11.02.c[Assignment: organization-defined additional actions][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined granularity of time measurement][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined configuration settings][Assignment: organization-defined functions, ports, protocols,connections, and/or services][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined system configurations][Assignment: organization-defined security requirements][Assignment: organization-defined circumstances or situations requiring
re-authentication][Assignment: organization-defined devices or types of devices][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined characteristic identifying individual
status][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined composition and complexity rules][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined events][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined authorities][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined events][Assignment: organization-defined types of system media][Assignment: organization-defined conditions requiring rescreening][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined events or potential indications ofevents][Assignment: organization-defined security requirements][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined response times][Assignment: organization-defined frequency]

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SECURITYREQUIREMENTORGANIZATION-DEFINED PARAMETER

03.12.01
03.12.05

03.12.01
03.12.05.a

03.12.05
03.13.09
03.13.10

03.12.05.c
03.13.09
03.13.10

03.13.11
03.13.12

03.13.11
03.13.12.a

03.14.01
03.14.02
03.15.01
03.15.02
03.15.03
03.16.01

03.14.01.b
03.14.02.c.01
03.15.01.b
03.15.02.b
03.15.03.d
03.16.01

03.16.03
03.17.01
03.17.03

03.16.03.a
03.17.01.b
03.17.03.b[Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Selection (one or more): interconnection security agreements;
information exchange security agreements; memoranda of understandingor agreement; service-level agreements; user agreements; nondisclosureagreements; other types of agreements][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined requirements for key establishment
and management][Assignment: organization-defined types of cryptography][Assignment: organization-defined exceptions where remote activation is
to be allowed][Assignment: organization-defined time period][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined systems security engineering
principles][Assignment: organization-defined security requirements][Assignment: organization-defined frequency][Assignment: organization-defined security requirements]

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Appendix E. Change Log
This publication incorporates the following changes from the original edition (February 2020;
updated January 28, 2021):•

Streamlined introductory information in Sec. 1 and Sec. 2 to improve clarity andunderstanding•

Modified the security requirements and families in Sec. 3 to reflect the security controls
in the SP 800-53B [12] moderate baseline and the tailoring actions in Appendix C•

Eliminated the distinction between basic and derived security requirements•

Increased the specificity of security requirements to remove ambiguity, improve theeffectiveness of implementation, and clarify the scope of assessments•

Introduced organization-defined parameters (ODPs) in selected security requirements
to increase flexibility and help organizations better manage risk•

Grouped security requirements, where possible, to improve understanding and theefficiency of implementations and assessments•

Removed outdated and redundant security requirements•

Added new security requirements•

Added titles to the security requirements•

Restructured and streamlined the security requirement discussion sections•

Added new tailoring categories: Other Related Controls (ORC) and Not Applicable (N/A)•

Recategorized selected controls in the SP 800-53B moderate baseline using the tailoring
criteria in Appendix C•

Revised the security requirements for consistency with the security control language in
SP 800-53•

Revised the structure of the References, Acronyms, and Glossary sections for greater
clarity and ease of use•

Revised the tailoring tables in Appendix C to be consistent with the changes to thesecurity requirements•

Added new appendix listing organization-defined parameters for security requirements

Table 24 shows the changes incorporated into this publication. Errata updates can include
corrections, clarifications, or other minor changes in the publication that are either editorial or
substantive in nature. Any potential updates to this document that are not yet published in an
errata update or a formal revision, including additional issues and potential corrections, will
be posted as they are identified. See the publication details for this report. The current
release of this publication does not include any errata updates.

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Table 24. Change Log

PUBLICATION ID

DATE

TYPE OF EDIT

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