MA-4(7)—Nonlocal Maintenance | Disconnect Verification
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Verify session and network connection termination after the completion of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Verifying the termination of a connection once maintenance is completed ensures that connections established during nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions have been terminated and are no longer available for use.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of MA-4(7) (Disconnect Verification)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring MA-4(7)?
- •How frequently is the MA-4(7) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures MA-4(7) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce MA-4(7) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement MA-4(7)?
- •How is MA-4(7) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce MA-4(7) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of MA-4(7)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate MA-4(7) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of MA-4(7) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate MA-4(7) compliance?
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