AC-19(5)—Access Control for Mobile Devices | Full Device or Container-based Encryption
IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Employ ☑full-device encryption; container-based encryption to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information on ⚙organization-defined mobile devices.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Container-based encryption provides a more fine-grained approach to data and information encryption on mobile devices, including encrypting selected data structures such as files, records, or fields.
>Programmatic Queries
Beta
Related Services
Amazon WorkSpaces
AWS Systems Manager
AWS Device Farm
CLI Commands
List WorkSpaces with encryption status
aws workspaces describe-workspaces --query 'Workspaces[].{Id:WorkspaceId,User:UserName,Encrypted:UserVolumeEncryptionEnabled,RootEncrypted:RootVolumeEncryptionEnabled}'Create encrypted WorkSpace
aws workspaces create-workspaces --workspaces DirectoryId=DIR_ID,UserName=USERNAME,BundleId=BUNDLE_ID,UserVolumeEncryptionEnabled=true,RootVolumeEncryptionEnabled=true,VolumeEncryptionKey=KEY_ARNList managed instances with SSM inventory
aws ssm describe-instance-information --query 'InstanceInformationList[].{Id:InstanceId,Platform:PlatformType,PlatformName:PlatformName}'Get SSM inventory for encryption compliance
aws ssm get-inventory --filters Key=AWS:Application.Name,Values=BitLocker,Type=Equal>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-19(5) (Full Device Or Container-Based Encryption)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-19(5)?
- •How frequently is the AC-19(5) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-19(5)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-19(5) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-19(5)?
- •How is AC-19(5) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-19(5) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-19(5)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-19(5) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-19(5) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-19(5) compliance?
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