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MA-3 (03)—Maintenance Tools | Prevent Unauthorized Removal

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>Control Description

Prevent the removal of maintenance equipment containing organizational information by: (a) Verifying that there is no organizational information contained on the equipment; (b) Sanitizing or destroying the equipment; (c) Retaining the equipment within the facility; or (d) Obtaining an exemption from ⚙organization-defined personnel or roles explicitly authorizing removal of the equipment from the facility.

>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements

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>Discussion

Organizational information includes all information owned by organizations and any information provided to organizations for which the organizations serve as information stewards.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of MA-3(3) (Prevent Unauthorized Removal)?
  • •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring MA-3(3)?
  • •How frequently is the MA-3(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • •What governance structure ensures MA-3(3) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?

Technical Implementation:

  • •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce MA-3(3) requirements.
  • •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement MA-3(3)?
  • •How is MA-3(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce MA-3(3) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of MA-3(3)?
  • •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate MA-3(3) compliance?
  • •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of MA-3(3) effectiveness?
  • •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate MA-3(3) compliance?

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