AU-13(1)—Use Of Automated Tools
>Control Description
Monitor open-source information and information sites using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.
>Supplemental Guidance
Automated mechanisms include commercial services that provide notifications and alerts to organizations and automated scripts to monitor new posts on websites.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-13(1) (Use Of Automated Tools)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-13(1)?
- •How frequently is the AU-13(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-13(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-13(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-13(1)?
- •How is AU-13(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-13(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-13(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-13(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-13(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-13(1) compliance?
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