CA-7(6)—Continuous Monitoring | Automation Support for Monitoring
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Ensure the accuracy, currency, and availability of monitoring results for the system using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Using automated tools for monitoring helps to maintain the accuracy, currency, and availability of monitoring information which in turns helps to increase the level of ongoing awareness of the system security and privacy posture in support of organizational risk management decisions.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CA-7(6) (Automation Support For Monitoring)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CA-7(6)?
- •How frequently is the CA-7(6) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CA-7(6)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CA-7(6) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CA-7(6)?
- •How is CA-7(6) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CA-7(6) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CA-7(6)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CA-7(6) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CA-7(6) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CA-7(6) compliance?
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