SC-31(1)—Test Covert Channels For Exploitability
>Control Description
Test a subset of the identified covert channels to determine the channels that are exploitable.
>Supplemental Guidance
None.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies govern the implementation of test covert channels for exploitability?
- •How are system and communications protection requirements defined and maintained?
- •Who is responsible for configuring and maintaining the security controls specified in SC-31(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •How is test covert channels for exploitability technically implemented in your environment?
- •What systems, tools, or configurations enforce this protection requirement?
- •How do you ensure that test covert channels for exploitability remains effective as the system evolves?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the implementation of SC-31(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?
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