CA-2(2)—Control Assessments | Specialized Assessments

IL4 High

IL5

IL6

>Control Description

Include as part of control assessments, ⚙organization-defined frequency, ☑announced; unannounced, [Selection (one or more): in-depth monitoring; security instrumentation; automated security test cases; vulnerability scanning; malicious user testing; insider threat assessment; performance and load testing; data leakage or data loss assessment; ⚙organization-defined other forms of assessment].

>DoD Impact Level Requirements

FedRAMP Parameter Values

CA-2 (2) [at least annually]

Additional Requirements and Guidance

CA-2 (2) Requirement: To include 'announced', 'vulnerability scanning'

>Discussion

Organizations can conduct specialized assessments, including verification and validation, system monitoring, insider threat assessments, malicious user testing, and other forms of testing. These assessments can improve readiness by exercising organizational capabilities and indicating current levels of performance as a means of focusing actions to improve security and privacy. Organizations conduct specialized assessments in accordance with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.

Authorizing officials approve the assessment methods in coordination with the organizational risk executive function. Organizations can include vulnerabilities uncovered during assessments into vulnerability remediation processes. Specialized assessments can also be conducted early in the system development life cycle (e.g., during initial design, development, and unit testing).

>Related Controls

PE-3

SI-2

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

•What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CA-2(2) (Specialized Assessments)?
•Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CA-2(2)?
•How frequently is the CA-2(2) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
•What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CA-2(2)?

Technical Implementation:

•Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CA-2(2) requirements.
•What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CA-2(2)?
•How is CA-2(2) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
•What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CA-2(2) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

•What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CA-2(2)?
•What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CA-2(2) compliance?
•Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CA-2(2) effectiveness?
•What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CA-2(2) compliance?

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