SI-7(16)—Software, Firmware, And Information Integrity

Operational

>Control Description

SOFTWARE, FIRMWARE, AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY | TIME LIMIT ON PROCESS EXECUTION W/O SUPERVISION The organization does not allow processes to execute without supervision for more than ⚙organization-defined time period.

>Supplemental Guidance

This control enhancement addresses processes for which normal execution periods can be determined and situations in which organizations exceed such periods. Supervision includes, for example, operating system timers, automated responses, or manual oversight and response when information system process anomalies occur.

>Tailoring Guidance

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

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