AC-3(10)—Audited Override Of Access Control Mechanisms
>Control Description
Employ an audited override of automated access control mechanisms under ⚙organization-defined conditions by ⚙organization-defined roles.
>Supplemental Guidance
In certain situations, such as when there is a threat to human life or an event that threatens the organization's ability to carry out critical missions or business functions, an override capability for access control mechanisms may be needed. Override conditions are defined by organizations and used only in those limited circumstances. Audit events are defined in AU-2.
Audit records are generated in AU-12.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-3(10) (Audited Override Of Access Control Mechanisms)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-3(10)?
- •How frequently is the AC-3(10) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-3(10)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-3(10) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-3(10)?
- •How is AC-3(10) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-3(10) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-3(10)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-3(10) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-3(10) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-3(10) compliance?
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