AC-4(3)—Dynamic Information Flow Control
>Control Description
Enforce ⚙organization-defined information flow control policies.
>Supplemental Guidance
Organizational policies regarding dynamic information flow control include allowing or disallowing information flows based on changing conditions or mission or operational considerations. Changing conditions include changes in risk tolerance due to changes in the immediacy of mission or business needs, changes in the threat environment, and detection of potentially harmful or adverse events.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-4(3) (Dynamic Information Flow Control)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-4(3)?
- •How frequently is the AC-4(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-4(3)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-4(3) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-4(3)?
- •How is AC-4(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-4(3) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-4(3)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-4(3) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-4(3) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-4(3) compliance?
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