CM-10—Software Usage Restrictions
LOW
MODERATE
HIGH
>Control Description
a
Use software and associated documentation in accordance with contract agreements and copyright laws;
b
Track the use of software and associated documentation protected by quantity licenses to control copying and distribution; and
c
Control and document the use of peer-to-peer file sharing technology to ensure that this capability is not used for the unauthorized distribution, display, performance, or reproduction of copyrighted work.
>Control Enhancements(1)
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Programmatic Queries
Beta
Related Services
AWS License Manager
AWS Systems Manager Inventory
AWS Service Catalog
CLI Commands
List license configurations
aws license-manager list-license-configurationsList license usage by resource
aws license-manager list-usage-for-license-configuration --license-configuration-arn LICENSE_ARNGet software inventory from SSM
aws ssm list-inventory-entries --instance-id INSTANCE_ID --type-name AWS:ApplicationList Service Catalog provisioned products (approved software)
aws servicecatalog scan-provisioned-products>Supplemental Guidance
Software license tracking can be accomplished by manual or automated methods, depending on organizational needs. Examples of contract agreements include software license agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CM-10 (Software Usage Restrictions)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CM-10?
- •How frequently is the CM-10 policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CM-10?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CM-10 requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CM-10?
- •How is CM-10 integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CM-10 requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CM-10?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CM-10 compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CM-10 effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CM-10 compliance?
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