AU-13—Monitoring For Information Disclosure
>Control Description
Monitor ⚙organization-defined open-source information and/or information sites ⚙organization-defined frequency for evidence of unauthorized disclosure of organizational information; and
If an information disclosure is discovered:
Notify ⚙organization-defined personnel or roles; and
Take the following additional actions: ⚙organization-defined additional actions.
>Control Enhancements(3)
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Unauthorized disclosure of information is a form of data leakage. Open-source information includes social networking sites and code-sharing platforms and repositories. Examples of organizational information include personally identifiable information retained by the organization or proprietary information generated by the organization.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-13 (Monitoring For Information Disclosure)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-13?
- •How frequently is the AU-13 policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-13?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-13 requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-13?
- •How is AU-13 integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-13 requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-13?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-13 compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-13 effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-13 compliance?
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