SA-4(5)—Acquisition Process | System, Component, and Service Configurations
IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Require the developer of the system, system component, or system service to:
(a) Deliver the system, component, or service with ⚙organization-defined security configurations implemented; and
(b) Use the configurations as the default for any subsequent system, component, or service reinstallation or upgrade.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
FedRAMP Parameter Values
SA-4 (5) (a) The service provider shall use the DoD STIGs to establish configuration settings; Center for Internet Security up to Level 2 (CIS Level 2) guidelines shall be used if STIGs are not available; Custom baselines shall be used if CIS is not available.
DoD FedRAMP+ Parameters
DSPAV must be used.
>Discussion
Examples of security configurations include the U.S. Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and any limitations on functions, ports, protocols, and services. Security characteristics can include requiring that default passwords have been changed.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What acquisition policies and procedures address the requirements of SA-4(5)?
- •How are security and privacy requirements integrated into the acquisition process?
- •Who is responsible for ensuring that acquisitions comply with SA-4(5)?
Technical Implementation:
- •How are security requirements defined and documented in acquisition contracts?
- •What mechanisms ensure that acquired systems and services meet security requirements?
- •How do you validate that vendors and service providers comply with specified security controls?
- •What secure coding practices and standards are required for developers?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Can you provide examples of acquisition documentation that includes security requirements?
- •What evidence demonstrates that acquired systems meet security specifications?
- •Where is acquisition security documentation maintained throughout the system lifecycle?
- •Can you provide code review or static analysis results?
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