AC-21(1)—Automated Decision Support
>Control Description
Employ ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms to enforce information-sharing decisions by authorized users based on access authorizations of sharing partners and access restrictions on information to be shared.
>Supplemental Guidance
Automated mechanisms are used to enforce information sharing decisions.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-21(1) (Automated Decision Support)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-21(1)?
- •How frequently is the AC-21(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-21(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-21(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-21(1)?
- •How is AC-21(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-21(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-21(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-21(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-21(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-21(1) compliance?
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