MA-3 (02)—Maintenance Tools | Inspect Media
Moderate
High
>Control Description
Check media containing diagnostic and test programs for malicious code before the media are used in the system.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
If, upon inspection of media containing maintenance, diagnostic, and test programs, organizations determine that the media contains malicious code, the incident is handled consistent with organizational incident handling policies and procedures.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of MA-3(2) (Inspect Media)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring MA-3(2)?
- •How frequently is the MA-3(2) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures MA-3(2) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce MA-3(2) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement MA-3(2)?
- •How is MA-3(2) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce MA-3(2) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of MA-3(2)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate MA-3(2) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of MA-3(2) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate MA-3(2) compliance?
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