AC-16(6)—Security and Privacy Attributes | Maintenance of Attribute Association
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Require personnel to associate and maintain the association of ⚙organization-defined security and privacy attributes with ⚙organization-defined subjects and objects in accordance with ⚙organization-defined security and privacy policies.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Maintaining attribute association requires individual users (as opposed to the system) to maintain associations of defined security and privacy attributes with subjects and objects.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-16(6) (Maintenance Of Attribute Association)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-16(6)?
- •How frequently is the AC-16(6) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-16(6)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-16(6) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-16(6)?
- •How is AC-16(6) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-16(6) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-16(6)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-16(6) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-16(6) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-16(6) compliance?
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