IA-12(1)—Identity Proofing | Supervisor Authorization
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Require that the registration process to receive an account for logical access includes supervisor or sponsor authorization.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Including supervisor or sponsor authorization as part of the registration process provides an additional level of scrutiny to ensure that the user's management chain is aware of the account, the account is essential to carry out organizational missions and functions, and the user's privileges are appropriate for the anticipated responsibilities and authorities within the organization.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-12(1) (Supervisor Authorization)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-12(1)?
- •How frequently is the IA-12(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IA-12(1) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-12(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-12(1)?
- •How is IA-12(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-12(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-12(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-12(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-12(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-12(1) compliance?
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