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SC-23(1)Session Authenticity | Invalidate Session Identifiers at Logout

IL5
IL6

>Control Description

Invalidate session identifiers upon user logout or other session termination.

>DoD Impact Level Requirements

No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.

>Discussion

Invalidating session identifiers at logout curtails the ability of adversaries to capture and continue to employ previously valid session IDs.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What policies govern the implementation of invalidate session identifiers at logout?
  • How are system and communications protection requirements defined and maintained?
  • Who is responsible for configuring and maintaining the security controls specified in SC-23(1)?

Technical Implementation:

  • How is invalidate session identifiers at logout technically implemented in your environment?
  • What systems, tools, or configurations enforce this protection requirement?
  • How do you ensure that invalidate session identifiers at logout remains effective as the system evolves?
  • How are session timeouts and termination controls configured?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What documentation demonstrates the implementation of SC-23(1)?
  • Can you provide configuration evidence or system diagrams showing this protection control?
  • What logs or monitoring data verify that this control is functioning correctly?
  • Can you show session management configuration settings?

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