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CA.L2-3.12.3Security Control Monitoring

>Control Description

Monitor security controls on an ongoing basis to ensure the continued effectiveness of the controls.

>Cross-Framework Mappings

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What is your continuous monitoring policy and program?
  • How do you determine which controls require ongoing monitoring?
  • Who is responsible for the continuous monitoring program?
  • What is your process for responding to control effectiveness issues identified through monitoring?
  • How often do you report on continuous monitoring results?

Technical Implementation:

  • What continuous monitoring tools track control effectiveness?
  • What automated monitoring technologies are deployed?
  • How do you technically verify controls remain effective over time?
  • What dashboards provide visibility into control status?
  • What alerts notify you of control failures or degradation?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What system security plans (SSPs) document security controls?
  • What assessment reports demonstrate control testing?
  • What POA&M documents track remediation of deficiencies?
  • What continuous monitoring reports show ongoing control effectiveness?
  • What assessment procedures and test plans can you provide?
  • What evidence shows assessments are conducted by qualified personnel?

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