MA-3(5)—Maintenance Tools | Execution with Privilege
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Monitor the use of maintenance tools that execute with increased privilege.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Maintenance tools that execute with increased system privilege can result in unauthorized access to organizational information and assets that would otherwise be inaccessible.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of MA-3(5) (Execution With Privilege)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring MA-3(5)?
- •How frequently is the MA-3(5) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures MA-3(5) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce MA-3(5) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement MA-3(5)?
- •How is MA-3(5) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce MA-3(5) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of MA-3(5)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate MA-3(5) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of MA-3(5) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate MA-3(5) compliance?
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