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GRR-8Raliance of Internet Access

IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5

>Control Description

a

What is the reliance on internet access to reach the CSO management/service-ordering portal or API endpoints from either NIPRNet or from within the CSO?

b

How are all such capabilities available via the CSO infrastructure and the connections to it via the DISN BCAPs?

>DoD Impact Level Requirements

No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.

>Discussion

Note: The CSO must be able to function if DoD limits access to or disconnects from the internet in times of conflict or when the DISN/DODIN is being attacked.

See Sections 5.10.1, and subsections, of CC SRG V1R4 for additional details.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What documented policies and procedures address raliance of internet access?
  • Who is accountable for implementing and maintaining raliance of internet access controls?
  • How frequently are raliance of internet access requirements reviewed, and what triggers updates?
  • What process ensures changes to systems maintain compliance with raliance of internet access requirements?
  • How are exceptions to raliance of internet access requirements documented and approved?

Technical Implementation:

  • What technical controls enforce raliance of internet access in your environment?
  • How are raliance of internet access controls configured and maintained across all systems?
  • What automated mechanisms support raliance of internet access compliance?
  • How do you validate that raliance of internet access implementations achieve their intended security outcome?
  • What compensating controls exist if primary raliance of internet access controls cannot be fully implemented?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What documentation proves raliance of internet access is implemented and operating effectively?
  • Can you provide configuration evidence showing how raliance of internet access is technically enforced?
  • What audit logs or monitoring data demonstrate ongoing raliance of internet access compliance?
  • Can you show evidence of a recent review or assessment of raliance of internet access controls?
  • What artifacts would you provide during an assessment to demonstrate raliance of internet access compliance?

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