IA-5(14)—Authenticator Management | Managing Content of PKI Trust Stores
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
For PKI-based authentication, employ an organization-wide methodology for managing the content of PKI trust stores installed across all platforms, including networks, operating systems, browsers, and applications.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
An organization-wide methodology for managing the content of PKI trust stores helps improve the accuracy and currency of PKI-based authentication credentials across the organization.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-5(14) (Managing Content Of Pki Trust Stores)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-5(14)?
- •How frequently is the IA-5(14) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IA-5(14) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-5(14) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-5(14)?
- •How is IA-5(14) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-5(14) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-5(14)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-5(14) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-5(14) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-5(14) compliance?
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