AC-16(7)—Security and Privacy Attributes | Consistent Attribute Interpretation
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Provide a consistent interpretation of security and privacy attributes transmitted between distributed system components.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
To enforce security and privacy policies across multiple system components in distributed systems, organizations provide a consistent interpretation of security and privacy attributes employed in access enforcement and flow enforcement decisions. Organizations can establish agreements and processes to help ensure that distributed system components implement attributes with consistent interpretations in automated access enforcement and flow enforcement actions.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-16(7) (Consistent Attribute Interpretation)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-16(7)?
- •How frequently is the AC-16(7) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-16(7)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-16(7) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-16(7)?
- •How is AC-16(7) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-16(7) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-16(7)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-16(7) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-16(7) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-16(7) compliance?
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