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SA-18(2)Tamper Resistance And Detection

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Management

>Control Description

TAMPER RESISTANCE AND DETECTION | INSPECTION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, OR DEVICES The organization inspects organization-defined information systems, system components, or devices [Selection (one or more): at random; at organization-defined frequency, upon organization-defined indications of need for inspection] to detect tampering.

>Supplemental Guidance

This control enhancement addresses both physical and logical tampering and is typically applied to mobile devices, notebook computers, or other system components taken out of organization-controlled areas. Indications of need for inspection include, for example, when individuals return from travel to high-risk locations. Related control: SI-4.

>Tailoring Guidance

This security control/enhancement specifies a very specialized and/or advanced capability that is not required for all systems. Consequently, inclusion in a departmental profile is made on a case by case basis.

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