SR-10—Inspection of Systems or Components
Low
Moderate
>Control Description
Inspect the following systems or system components ☑at random; at [Assignment: organization-defined frequency, upon ⚙organization-defined indications of need for inspection] to detect tampering: ⚙organization-defined systems or system components.
>Discussion
The inspection of systems or systems components for tamper resistance and detection addresses physical and logical tampering and is applied to systems and system components removed from organization-controlled areas. Indications of a need for inspection include changes in packaging, specifications, factory location, or entity in which the part is purchased, and when individuals return from travel to high-risk locations.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What supply chain risk management policies address SR-10?
- •Who is responsible for managing supply chain risks?
- •How do you assess and monitor risks from suppliers, vendors, and contractors?
Technical Implementation:
- •What processes ensure that supply chain components meet security requirements?
- •How do you verify the authenticity and integrity of acquired components?
- •What controls prevent counterfeit or malicious components from entering your supply chain?
- •How do you track and verify the provenance of system components?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Can you provide supply chain risk assessments?
- •What documentation demonstrates supplier compliance with security requirements?
- •Where do you maintain records of supplier assessments and component provenance?
- •Can you show component inventory and validation records?
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