PE-10(1)—Accidental And Unauthorized Activation
>Control Description
[Incorporated into PE-10]
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What documented policies and procedures address accidental and unauthorized activation?
- •Who is accountable for implementing and maintaining accidental and unauthorized activation controls?
- •How frequently are accidental and unauthorized activation requirements reviewed, and what triggers updates?
- •What process ensures changes to systems maintain compliance with accidental and unauthorized activation requirements?
- •How are exceptions to accidental and unauthorized activation requirements documented and approved?
Technical Implementation:
- •What technical controls enforce accidental and unauthorized activation in your environment?
- •How are accidental and unauthorized activation controls configured and maintained across all systems?
- •What automated mechanisms support accidental and unauthorized activation compliance?
- •How do you validate that accidental and unauthorized activation implementations achieve their intended security outcome?
- •What compensating controls exist if primary accidental and unauthorized activation controls cannot be fully implemented?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation proves accidental and unauthorized activation is implemented and operating effectively?
- •Can you provide configuration evidence showing how accidental and unauthorized activation is technically enforced?
- •What audit logs or monitoring data demonstrate ongoing accidental and unauthorized activation compliance?
- •Can you show evidence of a recent review or assessment of accidental and unauthorized activation controls?
- •What artifacts would you provide during an assessment to demonstrate accidental and unauthorized activation compliance?
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