AC-17(3)—Managed Access Control Points
MODERATE
HIGH
>Control Description
Route remote accesses through authorized and managed network access control points.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Programmatic Queries
Beta
Related Services
AWS Transit Gateway
AWS Client VPN
AWS Network Firewall
CLI Commands
List transit gateways (centralized access points)
aws ec2 describe-transit-gateways --query 'TransitGateways[].{Id:TransitGatewayId,State:State,Description:Description}'List transit gateway attachments
aws ec2 describe-transit-gateway-attachments --query 'TransitGatewayAttachments[].{Id:TransitGatewayAttachmentId,Type:ResourceType,State:State}'List Client VPN endpoints as managed access points
aws ec2 describe-client-vpn-endpoints --query 'ClientVpnEndpoints[].{Id:ClientVpnEndpointId,Vpc:VpcId,Status:Status.Code}'List network firewall policies at access points
aws network-firewall list-firewalls --query 'Firewalls[].{Name:FirewallName,Vpc:VpcId}'>Supplemental Guidance
Organizations consider the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative DHS TIC requirements for external network connections since limiting the number of access control points for remote access reduces attack surfaces.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-17(3) (Managed Access Control Points)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-17(3)?
- •How frequently is the AC-17(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-17(3)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-17(3) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-17(3)?
- •How is AC-17(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-17(3) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-17(3)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-17(3) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-17(3) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-17(3) compliance?
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