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03.02.01Literacy Training and Awareness

>Control Description

Provide security literacy training to system users: As part of initial training for new users and organization-defined frequency thereafter, When required by system changes or following organization-defined events, and On recognizing and reporting indicators of insider threat, social engineering, and social mining. Update security literacy training content organization-defined frequency and following organization-defined events.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What documented policies and procedures address 03.02.01?
  • Who is accountable for implementing and maintaining 03.02.01 controls?
  • How frequently are 03.02.01 requirements reviewed, and what triggers updates?
  • What process ensures changes to systems maintain compliance with 03.02.01 requirements?
  • How are exceptions to 03.02.01 requirements documented and approved?

Technical Implementation:

  • What technical controls enforce 03.02.01 in your environment?
  • How are 03.02.01 controls configured and maintained across all systems?
  • What automated mechanisms support 03.02.01 compliance?
  • How do you validate that 03.02.01 implementations achieve their intended security outcome?
  • What compensating controls exist if primary 03.02.01 controls cannot be fully implemented?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What documentation proves 03.02.01 is implemented and operating effectively?
  • Can you provide configuration evidence showing how 03.02.01 is technically enforced?
  • What audit logs or monitoring data demonstrate ongoing 03.02.01 compliance?
  • Can you show evidence of a recent review or assessment of 03.02.01 controls?
  • What artifacts would you provide during an assessment to demonstrate 03.02.01 compliance?

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