AC-19 (05)—Access Control for Mobile Devices | Full Device or Container-based Encryption
Moderate
High
>Control Description
Employ ☑full-device encryption; container-based encryption to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information on ⚙organization-defined mobile devices.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Container-based encryption provides a more fine-grained approach to data and information encryption on mobile devices, including encrypting selected data structures such as files, records, or fields.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-19(5) (Full Device Or Container-Based Encryption)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-19(5)?
- •How frequently is the AC-19(5) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-19(5)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-19(5) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-19(5)?
- •How is AC-19(5) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-19(5) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-19(5)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-19(5) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-19(5) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-19(5) compliance?
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