MA-5(5)—Maintenance Personnel | Non-system Maintenance
IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Ensure that non-escorted personnel performing maintenance activities not directly associated with the system but in the physical proximity of the system, have required access authorizations.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Personnel who perform maintenance activities in other capacities not directly related to the system include physical plant personnel and custodial personnel.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of MA-5(5) (Non-System Maintenance)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring MA-5(5)?
- •How frequently is the MA-5(5) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures MA-5(5) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce MA-5(5) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement MA-5(5)?
- •How is MA-5(5) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce MA-5(5) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of MA-5(5)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate MA-5(5) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of MA-5(5) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate MA-5(5) compliance?
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