AC-17(1)—Remote Access | Monitoring and Control
IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Employ automated mechanisms to monitor and control remote access methods.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Monitoring and control of remote access methods allows organizations to detect attacks and help ensure compliance with remote access policies by auditing the connection activities of remote users on a variety of system components, including servers, notebook computers, workstations, smart phones, and tablets. Audit logging for remote access is enforced by AU-2. Audit events are defined in AU-2a.
>Programmatic Queries
Beta
Related Services
AWS Client VPN
AWS Systems Manager Session Manager
Amazon CloudWatch
CLI Commands
Describe Client VPN endpoints
aws ec2 describe-client-vpn-endpoints --query 'ClientVpnEndpoints[].{Id:ClientVpnEndpointId,Status:Status.Code,Dns:DnsName}'List active VPN connections
aws ec2 describe-client-vpn-connections --client-vpn-endpoint-id ENDPOINT_ID --query 'Connections[?Status.Code==`active`]'Get Session Manager session history
aws ssm describe-sessions --state History --max-results 20Enable VPN connection logging
aws ec2 modify-client-vpn-endpoint --client-vpn-endpoint-id ENDPOINT_ID --connection-log-options Enabled=true,CloudwatchLogGroup=vpn-logs>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-17(1) (Monitoring And Control)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-17(1)?
- •How frequently is the AC-17(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-17(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-17(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-17(1)?
- •How is AC-17(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-17(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-17(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-17(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-17(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-17(1) compliance?
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