CA-5(1)—Automation Support For Accuracy And Currency
>Control Description
Ensure the accuracy, currency, and availability of the plan of action and milestones for the system using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Using automated tools helps maintain the accuracy, currency, and availability of the plan of action and milestones and facilitates the coordination and sharing of security and privacy information throughout the organization. Such coordination and information sharing help to identify systemic weaknesses or deficiencies in organizational systems and ensure that appropriate resources are directed at the most critical system vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CA-5(1) (Automation Support For Accuracy And Currency)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CA-5(1)?
- •How frequently is the CA-5(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CA-5(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CA-5(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CA-5(1)?
- •How is CA-5(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CA-5(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CA-5(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CA-5(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CA-5(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CA-5(1) compliance?
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