SC-15(1)—Physical Or Logical Disconnect
>Control Description
Provide ☑physical; logical disconnect of collaborative computing devices in a manner that supports ease of use.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Failing to disconnect from collaborative computing devices can result in subsequent compromises of organizational information. Providing easy methods to disconnect from such devices after a collaborative computing session ensures that participants carry out the disconnect activity without having to go through complex and tedious procedures. Disconnect from collaborative computing devices can be manual or automatic.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies govern the implementation of physical or logical disconnect?
- •How are system and communications protection requirements defined and maintained?
- •Who is responsible for configuring and maintaining the security controls specified in SC-15(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •How is physical or logical disconnect technically implemented in your environment?
- •What systems, tools, or configurations enforce this protection requirement?
- •How do you ensure that physical or logical disconnect remains effective as the system evolves?
- •How are session timeouts and termination controls configured?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the implementation of SC-15(1)?
- •Can you provide configuration evidence or system diagrams showing this protection control?
- •What logs or monitoring data verify that this control is functioning correctly?
- •Can you show session management configuration settings?
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