CM-8(7)—Centralized Repository
>Control Description
Provide a centralized repository for the inventory of system components.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Organizations may implement centralized system component inventories that include components from all organizational systems. Centralized repositories of component inventories provide opportunities for efficiencies in accounting for organizational hardware, software, and firmware assets. Such repositories may also help organizations rapidly identify the location and responsible individuals of components that have been compromised, breached, or are otherwise in need of mitigation actions.
Organizations ensure that the resulting centralized inventories include system-specific information required for proper component accountability.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CM-8(7) (Centralized Repository)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CM-8(7)?
- •How frequently is the CM-8(7) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CM-8(7)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CM-8(7) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CM-8(7)?
- •How is CM-8(7) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CM-8(7) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CM-8(7)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CM-8(7) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CM-8(7) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CM-8(7) compliance?
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