MA-4(5)—Approvals And Notifications
>Control Description
a
Require the approval of each nonlocal maintenance session by ⚙organization-defined personnel or roles; and
b
Notify the following personnel or roles of the date and time of planned nonlocal maintenance: ⚙organization-defined personnel or roles.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Notification may be performed by maintenance personnel. Approval of nonlocal maintenance is accomplished by personnel with sufficient information security and system knowledge to determine the appropriateness of the proposed maintenance.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of MA-4(5) (Approvals And Notifications)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring MA-4(5)?
- •How frequently is the MA-4(5) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures MA-4(5) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce MA-4(5) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement MA-4(5)?
- •How is MA-4(5) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce MA-4(5) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of MA-4(5)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate MA-4(5) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of MA-4(5) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate MA-4(5) compliance?
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