MA-5(4)—Maintenance Personnel | Foreign Nationals
IL6
>Control Description
Ensure that:
(a) Foreign nationals with appropriate security clearances are used to conduct maintenance and diagnostic activities on classified systems only when the systems are jointly owned and operated by the United States and foreign allied governments, or owned and operated solely by foreign allied governments; and
(b) Approvals, consents, and detailed operational conditions regarding the use of foreign nationals to conduct maintenance and diagnostic activities on classified systems are fully documented within Memoranda of Agreements.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Personnel who conduct maintenance and diagnostic activities on organizational systems may be exposed to classified information. If non-U.S. citizens are permitted to perform maintenance and diagnostics activities on classified systems, then additional vetting is required to ensure agreements and restrictions are not being violated.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of MA-5(4) (Foreign Nationals)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring MA-5(4)?
- •How frequently is the MA-5(4) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures MA-5(4) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce MA-5(4) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement MA-5(4)?
- •How is MA-5(4) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce MA-5(4) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of MA-5(4)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate MA-5(4) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of MA-5(4) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate MA-5(4) compliance?
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