IA-4(9)—Identifier Management | Attribute Maintenance and Protection
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Maintain the attributes for each uniquely identified individual, device, or service in ⚙organization-defined protected central storage.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
For each of the entities covered in IA-2, IA-3, IA-8, and IA-9, it is important to maintain the attributes for each authenticated entity on an ongoing basis in a central (protected) store.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-4(9) (Attribute Maintenance And Protection)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-4(9)?
- •How frequently is the IA-4(9) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IA-4(9) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-4(9) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-4(9)?
- •How is IA-4(9) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-4(9) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-4(9)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-4(9) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-4(9) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-4(9) compliance?
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