03.15.02—System Security Plan
>Control Description
Develop a system security plan that: Defines the constituent system components; Identifies the information types processed, stored, and transmitted by the system; Describes specific threats to the system that are of concern to the organization; Describes the operational environment for the system and any dependencies on or connections to other systems or system components;
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What documented policies and procedures address 03.15.02?
- •Who is accountable for implementing and maintaining 03.15.02 controls?
- •How frequently are 03.15.02 requirements reviewed, and what triggers updates?
- •What process ensures changes to systems maintain compliance with 03.15.02 requirements?
- •How are exceptions to 03.15.02 requirements documented and approved?
Technical Implementation:
- •What technical controls enforce 03.15.02 in your environment?
- •How are 03.15.02 controls configured and maintained across all systems?
- •What automated mechanisms support 03.15.02 compliance?
- •How do you validate that 03.15.02 implementations achieve their intended security outcome?
- •What compensating controls exist if primary 03.15.02 controls cannot be fully implemented?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation proves 03.15.02 is implemented and operating effectively?
- •Can you provide configuration evidence showing how 03.15.02 is technically enforced?
- •What audit logs or monitoring data demonstrate ongoing 03.15.02 compliance?
- •Can you show evidence of a recent review or assessment of 03.15.02 controls?
- •What artifacts would you provide during an assessment to demonstrate 03.15.02 compliance?
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