CM-8 (01)—System Component Inventory | Updates During Installation and Removal
Moderate
High
>Control Description
Update the inventory of system components as part of component installations, removals, and system updates.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Organizations can improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of system component inventories if the inventories are updated as part of component installations or removals or during general system updates. If inventories are not updated at these key times, there is a greater likelihood that the information will not be appropriately captured and documented. System updates include hardware, software, and firmware components.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CM-8(1) (Updates During Installation And Removal)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CM-8(1)?
- •How frequently is the CM-8(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CM-8(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CM-8(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CM-8(1)?
- •How is CM-8(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CM-8(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CM-8(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CM-8(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CM-8(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CM-8(1) compliance?
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