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Tab 1 - FISMA Compliant ATO

QuestionsResponses
1. Currently maintain a Security Authorization or equivalent document.
1.1 A signed federally sponsored FISMA Moderate level Security Authorization letter or a similar letter signed by a senior executive official authorizing the operation of the proposed solution; or
1.2 A signed letter by a senior executive or official of the Offeror certifying that the Offeror is actively pursuing a federally sponsored FISMA Moderate level Security Authorization of the proposed solution and will be acquired or issued no later than December 1, 2012.
QuestionsResponses
2. Have completed or have plans to complete the following NIST required security documents for issuing a security authorization.
2.1 Security Plan;
2.1.1 Provide last date when the Security Plan was completed or if the document does not exist provide the planned date of completion.
2.2 Security Assessment Report to include test results completed/provided by an independent assessor;
2.2.1 Provide last date when the Security Assessment Report was completed or if the document does not exist provide the planned date of completion.
2.3 Risk Assessment Report; and
2.3.1 Provide last date when the Risk Assessment Report was completed or if the document does not exist provide the planned date of completion.
2.4 Plan of Actions and Millstones (POA&M)
2.4.1 Provide last date when the POA&M was completed or if the document does not exist provide the planned date of completion.

Tab 1 - FISMA Compliant ATO

Page &P of &N

Tab 2 - Mandatory 800-53 Ctrls

Control Number and NameModerate Control BaselineControl Parameter RequirementsAdditional Requirements and GuidanceImplementedCompliance Remarks
2.1. Access Control (AC)
AC-1Access Control Policy and ProceduresAC-1AC-1 [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
AC-2Account ManagementAC-2

AC-2 (1)

AC-2 (2)

AC-2 (3)

AC-2 (4)

AC-2 (7) AC-2j.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]

AC-2 (2)

[Assignment: organization-defined time period for each type of account (temporary and emergency)] Parameter: [no more than ninety days for temporary and emergency account types]

AC-2 (3)

[Assignment: organization-defined time period] Parameter: [sixty days for user accounts] See additional requirements and guidance. AC-2 (3) Requirement: The service provider defines the time period for non-user accounts (e.g., accounts associated with devices). The time periods are approved and accepted by the JAB.

AC-3Access EnforcementAC-3
AC-3 (3)AC-3 (3)

[Assignment: organization-defined nondiscretionary access control policies] Parameter: [role-based access control] [Assignment: organization-defined set of users and resources] Parameter: [all users and resources] AC-3 (3) Requirement: The service provider:

a. Assigns user accounts and authenticators in accordance within service provider's role-based access control policies;

b. Configures the information system to request user ID and authenticator prior to system access; and

c. Configures the databases containing federal information in accordance with service provider's security administration guide to provide role-based access controls enforcing assigned privileges and permissions at the file, table, row, column, or cell level, as appropriate.

AC-4Information Flow EnforcementAC-4None.None.
AC-5Separation of DutiesAC-5None.None.
AC-6Least PrivilegeAC-6

AC-6 (1)

AC-6 (2) AC-6 (1)

[Assignment: organization-defined list of security functions (deployed in hardware, software, and firmware and security-relevant information] Parameter: [Agency-defined].

AC-6 (2)

[Assignment: organization-defined list of security functions or security-relevant information] Parameter: [Agency-defined] AC-6 (1) Requirement: The service provider defines the list of security functions. The list of functions is approved and accepted by the JAB.

AC-6 (2)

Guidance: Examples of security functions include but are not limited to: establishing system accounts, configuring access authorizations (i.e., permissions, privileges), setting events to be audited, and setting intrusion detection parameters, system programming, system and security administration, other privileged functions.

AC-7 Unsuccessful Login Attempts AC-7 AC-7a.

[Assignment: organization-defined number] Parameter: [not more than three] AC-7a.

[Assignment: organization-defined time period] Parameter: [fifteen minutes] AC-7b.

[Selection: locks the account/node for an [Assignment: organization-defined time period]; locks the account/node until released by an administrator; delays next login prompt according to [Assignment: organization-defined delay algorithm]] Parameter: [locks the account/node and delays next login prompt for 15 minutes]None.
AC-8System Use NotificationAC-8None.AC-8

Requirement: The service provider shall determine elements of the cloud environment that require the System Use Notification control. The elements of the cloud environment that require System Use Notification are approved and accepted by the JAB.

Requirement: The service provider shall determine how System Use Notification is going to be verified and provide appropriate periodicity of the check. The System Use Notification verification and periodicity are approved and accepted by the JAB.

Guidance: If performed as part of a Configuration Baseline check, then the % of items requiring setting that are checked and that pass (or fail) check can be provided.

Requirement: If not performed as part of a Configuration Baseline check, then there must be documented agreement on how to provide results of verification and the necessary periodicity of the verification by the service provider. The documented agreement on how to provide verification of the results are approved and accepted by the JAB.

AC-11Session LockAC-11
AC-11 (1)AC-11a.
[Assignment: organization-defined time period] Parameter: [fifteen minutes]None.
AC-14Permitted Actions Without Identification/ AuthenticationAC-14
AC-14 (1)None.None.
AC-17Remote AccessAC-17

AC-17 (1)

AC-17 (2)

AC-17 (3)

AC-17 (4)

AC-17 (5)

AC-17 (7)

AC-17 (8) AC-17 (5)

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [continuously, real time]

AC-17 (7)

[Assignment: organization-defined list of security functions and security-relevant information] Parameter: [Agency-defined].

AC-17 (8)

[Assignment: organization-defined networking protocols within the information system deemed to be non-secure] Parameter: [all non-approved / unnecessary networking protocols] AC-17 (7) Requirement: The service provider defines the list of security functions and security relevant information. Security functions and the implementation of such functions are approved and accepted by the JAB. Guidance: Security functions include but are not limited to: establishing system accounts; configuring access authorizations; performing system administration functions; and auditing system events or accessing event logs; SSH, and VPN.

AC-17 (8)

Requirement: Networking protocols implemented by the service provider are approved and accepted by JAB. Guidance: Exceptions to restricted networking protocols are granted for explicitly identified information system components in support of specific operational requirements.

AC-18 Wireless Access AC-18

AC-18 (1)

AC-18 (2)

AC-18 (3)

AC-18 (4)

AC-18 (5)AC-18 (2)
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [on an annual basis]None.
AC-19Access Control for Mobile DevicesAC-19

AC-19 (1)

AC-19 (2)

AC-19 (3)AC-19g.
[Assignment: organization-defined inspection and preventative measures] Parameter: [Defined by DOL]AC-19g.

Requirement: The service provider defines inspection and preventative measures. The measures are approved and accepted by JAB.

AC-20 Use of External Information Systems AC-20

AC-20 (1)

AC-20 (2)None.None.
AC-22Publicly Accessible ContentAC-22AC-22d.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [biannually]None.
2.2. Audit and Accountability (AU)
AU-1Audit and Accountability Policy and ProceduresAU-1AU-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
AU-2Auditable EventsAU-2

AU-2 (3)

AU-2 (4) AU-2a.

[Assignment: organization-defined list of auditable events] Parameter: [Account creation, modification, disabling, and deletion; Administrative permissions executed on user accounts; Administrative permissions executed on a system resources; Failed login attempts and account lockout; Use of ‘su’, ‘pu’, ‘root’, and ‘administrator’, or equivalent accounts; Activity log roll-over, deletion, or editing; All computer-readable data extracts from databases containing PII] AU-2d.

[Assignment: organization-defined subset of the auditable events defined in AU-2 a. to be audited] Parameter: [An agency-defined subset of events covered above should be reviewed at least annually if the review is dependent on a manual process. Agencies that have tools in place that allow this review to be done in real-time should perform the reviews in real-time.] AU-2d.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency of (or situation requiring) auditing for each identified event]. Parameter: [continually]

AU-2 (3)

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [annually] AU-2d.

Requirement: The service provider defines the subset of auditable events from AU-2a to be audited. The events to be audited are approved and accepted by JAB.

AU-2 (3)

Guidance: Annually or whenever changes in the threat environment are communicated to the service provider by the JAB.

AU-2

Requirement: The service provider configures the auditing features of operating systems, databases, and applications to record security-related events, to include logon/logoff and all failed access attempts.

AU-3Content of Audit RecordsAU-3
AU-3 (1)AU-3 (1)
[Assignment: organization-defined additional, more detailed information] Parameter: [more detailed information (this may include but is not limited to full-text recording of privileged commands or the individual identities of group account users)]AU-3 (1)

Requirement: The service provider defines audit record types. The audit record types are approved and accepted by the JAB. Guidance: For client-server transactions, the number of bytes sent and received gives bidirectional transfer information that can be helpful during an investigation or inquiry.

AU-4Audit Storage CapacityAU-4None.None.
AU-5Response to Audit Processing FailuresAU-5AU-5b
[Assignment: Organization-defined actions to be taken] Parameter: [the information system must overwrite the oldest audit records or automatically shutdown in an effort to eliminate the chance of an occurrence in the absence of auditing and accountability]None.
AU-6Audit Review, Analysis, andAU-6

AU-6 (1)

AU-6 (3)AU-6a.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least monthly]None.
AU-7Audit Reduction and Report GenerationAU-7
AU-7 (1)None.None.
AU-8Time StampsAU-8
AU-8 (1)AU-8 (1)

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [Agency-defined]

AU-8 (1)

[Assignment: organization-defined authoritative time source] Parameter: [Agency-defined]. AU-8 (1) Requirement: The service provider selects primary and secondary time servers used by the NIST Internet time service. The secondary server is selected from a different geographic region than the primary server.

Requirement: The service provider synchronizes the system clocks of network computers that run operating systems other than Windows to the Windows Server Domain Controller emulator or to the same time source for that server. Guidance: Synchronization of system clocks improves the accuracy of log analysis.

AU-9Protection of Audit InformationAU-9
AU-9 (2)AU-9 (2)
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least weekly]None.
AU-10Non-RepudiationAU-10
AU-10 (5)AU-10 (5)
[Selection: FIPS-validated; NSA-approved] Parameter: See additional requirements and guidance.AU-10 (5)

Requirement: The service provider implements FIPS-140-2 validated cryptography (e.g., DOD PKI Class 3 or 4 tokens) for service offerings.

AU-11Audit Record RetentionAU-11AU-11
[Assignment: organization-defined time period consistent with records retention policy] Parameter: [a period of one year]AU-11

Requirement: The service provider retains audit records on-line for at least ninety days and further preserves audit records off-line for a period that is in accordance with NARA requirements.

AU-12Audit GenerationAU-12AU-12a.
[Assignment: organization-defined information system components] Parameter: [Defined by DOL]None.
1.4. Assessment and Authorization (CA)
CA-1Security Assessment and Authorization Policies and ProceduresCA-1CA-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
CA-2Security AssessmentsCA-2
CA-2 (1)CA-2b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least once during the security authorization period]None.
CA-3Information System ConnectionsCA-3None.None.
CA-5Plan of Action and MilestonesCA-5CA-5b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [frequently but no less than quarterly]None.
CA-6Security AuthorizationCA-6CA-6c.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [to coincide with the agency or system’s continuous monitoring approach, when there is a significant change to the system, or at least annually to include the SSP (including risk assessment), the security assessment report, and POA&Ms]CA-6c.

Guidance: Significant change is defined in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Appendix F.

The service provider describes the types of changes to the information system or the environment of operations that would require a reauthorization of the information system. The types of changes are approved and accepted by the JAB.

CA-7Continuous MonitoringCA-7
CA-7 (2)CA-7d.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least biannually to coincide with updating the security authorization package]

CA-7 (2)

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [annually] [Selection: announced; unannounced] Parameter: [unannounced] [Selection: in-depth monitoring; malicious user testing; penetration testing; red team exercises] Parameter: [penetration testing]

[Assignment: organization-defined other forms of security assessment] Parameter: [in-depth monitoring]None.
2.3. Configuration Management (CM)
CM-1Configuration Management Policy and ProceduresCM-1CM-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
CM-2Baseline ConfigurationCM-2

CM-2 (1)

CM-2 (3)

CM-2 (4)

CM-2 (5) CM-2 (1) (a) [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [annually] CM-2 (1) (b) [Assignment: organization-defined circumstances] Parameter: [Defined by DOL] CM-2 (5) (a) [Assignment: organization-defined list of software programs authorized to execute on the information system] Parameter: [DOL’s defined list of software programs not authorized to execute on DOL information systems]. CM-2 (1) (b) Guidance: Significant change is defined in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Appendix F.

The service provider describes the types of changes to the information system or the environment of operations that would require a review and update of the baseline configuration. The types of changes are approved and accepted by the JAB.

CM-2 (5) (a) Requirement: The service provider defines and maintains a list of software programs authorized to execute on the information system. The list of authorized programs is approved and accepted by the JAB.

CM-3Configuration Change ControlCM-3
CM-3 (2)CM-3f.

[Assignment: organization-defined configuration change control element] Parameter: [the Departmental Configuration Control Subcommittee or agency Configuration Control Subcommittee/Board (or equivalent)].

[Selection (one or more): [Assignment: organization- defined frequency]; [Assignment: organization-defined configuration change conditions]] Parameter: [Agency-defined]. CM-3f.

Requirement: The service provider defines the configuration change control element and the frequency or conditions under which it is convened. The change control element and frequency/conditions of use are approved and accepted by the JAB.

Requirement: The service provider establishes a central means of communicating major changes to or developments in the information system or environment of operations that may affect its services to the federal government and associated service consumers (e.g., electronic bulletin board, web status page). The means of communication are approved and accepted by the JAB.

CM-4Security Impact AnalysisCM-4None.None.
CM-5Access Restrictions for ChangeCM-5

CM-5 (1)

CM-5 (5)CM-5 (5) (b)
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least quarterly]None.
CM-6Configuration SettingsCM-6

CM-6 (1)

CM-6 (3)CM-6a.
[Assignment: organization-defined security configuration checklists] Parameter: [procedures and standards set forth by the Department (including but not limited to, Computer Security Handbook, and NIST guidelines for applicable technologies)]CM-6a.

Requirement: The service provider shall use the Center for Internet Security guidelines (Level 1) to establish configuration settings or establishes its own configuration settings if USGCB is not available. Configuration settings are approved and accepted by the JAB.

CM-6a Requirement: The service provider shall ensure that checklists for configuration settings are Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) validated or SCAP compatible (if validated checklists are not available).

CM-6a.

Guidance: Information on the USGCB checklists can be found at: http://usgcb.nist.gov/usgcb_faq.html#usgcbfaq_usgcbfdcc .

CM-7Least FunctionalityCM-7
CM-7 (1)CM-7

[Assignment: organization-defined list of prohibited or restricted functions, ports, protocols, and/or services] Parameter: [Domain Name System (DNS), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Structured Query Language (SQL)]

CM-7 (1)

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least on an annual basis] CM-7 Requirement: The service provider uses the Center for Internet Security guidelines (Level 1) to establish list of prohibited or restricted functions, ports, protocols, and/or services or establishes its own list of prohibited or restricted functions, ports, protocols, and/or services if USGCB is not available. The list of prohibited or restricted functions, ports, protocols, and/or services is approved and accepted by the JAB.

CM-7

Guidance: Information on the USGCB checklists can be found at: http://usgcb.nist.gov/usgcb_faq.html#usgcbfaq_usg cbfdcc.

CM-8 Information System Component Inventory CM-8

CM-8 (1)

CM-8 (3)

CM-8 (5) CM-8d.

[Assignment: organization-defined information deemed necessary to achieve effective property accountability] Parameter: [Manufacturer, Model number, Serial number, Software license information, System/component owner].

CM-8 (3) (a) [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [with a maximum five minute delay in detection] CM-8d.

Requirement: The service provider defines information deemed necessary to achieve effective property accountability. Property accountability information is approved and accepted by the JAB. Guidance: Information deemed necessary to achieve effective property accountability may include hardware inventory specifications (manufacturer, type, model, serial number, physical location), software license information, information system/component owner, and for a networked component/device, the machine name and network address.

CM-9Configuration ManagementCM-9None.None.
2.4. Risk Assessment (RA)
RA-1Risk Assessment Policy and ProceduresRA-1RA-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
RA-2Security CategorizationRA-2None.None.
RA-3Risk AssessmentRA-3RA-3b.

[Selection: security plan; risk assessment report; [Assignment: organization-defined document]] Parameter: [Systems Security Plan (SSP)] RA-3c.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [annually] RA-3d.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [annually] RA-3c.

Guidance: Significant change is defined in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Appendix F.

RA-3d.

Guidance: Significant change is defined in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Appendix F.

RA-5 Vulnerability Scanning RA-5

RA-5 (1)

RA-5 (2)

RA-5 (3)

RA-5 (9)

RA-5 (6) RA-5a.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] Parameter: [annually] RA-5d.

Assignment: organization-defined response times] Parameter: [of high risks within six months and moderate risks within twelve months]

RA-5 (2)

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
2.5. Assessment and Authorization (CA)
CA-1Security Assessment and Authorization Policies and ProceduresCA-1CA-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
CA-2Security AssessmentsCA-2
CA-2 (1)CA-2b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least once during the security authorization period]None.
CA-3Information System ConnectionsCA-3None.None.
CA-5Plan of Action and MilestonesCA-5CA-5b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [frequently but no less than quarterly]None.
CA-6Security AuthorizationCA-6CA-6c.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [to coincide with the agency or system’s continuous monitoring approach, when there is a significant change to the system, or at least annually to include the SSP (including risk assessment), the security assessment report, and POA&Ms]CA-6c.

Guidance: Significant change is defined in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Appendix F.

The service provider describes the types of changes to the information system or the environment of operations that would require a reauthorization of the information system. The types of changes are approved and accepted by the JAB.

CA-7Continuous MonitoringCA-7
CA-7 (2)CA-7d.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least biannually to coincide with updating the security authorization package]

CA-7 (2)

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [annually] [Selection: announced; unannounced] Parameter: [unannounced] [Selection: in-depth monitoring; malicious user testing; penetration testing; red team exercises] Parameter: [penetration testing]

[Assignment: organization-defined other forms of security assessment] Parameter: [in-depth monitoring]None.
2.6. Identification and Authentication (IA)
IA-5Authenticator ManagementIA-5

IA-5 (1)

IA-5 (2)

IA-5 (3)

IA-5 (6)

IA-5 (7) IA-5g.

[Assignment: organization-defined time period by authenticator type] Parameter: [Defined by DOL] IA-5 (1) (a) [Assignment: organization-defined requirements for case sensitivity, number of characters, mix of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters, including minimum requirements for each type] Parameter: [at least 8 characters long, include at least 1 uppercase letter, include at least 1 lowercase letter, include at least 1 number, include at least 1 special character] IA-5 (1) (b) [Assignment: organization-defined number of changed characters] Parameter: [Defined by DOL] IA-5 (1) (d) [Assignment: organization-defined numbers for lifetime minimum, lifetime maximum] Parameter: [15 days and 90 days respectively] IA-5 (1) (e) [Assignment: organization-defined number] Parameter: [12]

IA-5 (3)

[Assignment: organization-defined types of and/or specific authenticators] Parameter: [any strong authentication tokens] IA-5 (1) (a) Guidance: Mobile devices are excluded from the password complexity requirement.

2.7. Incident Response (IR)
IR-1Incident Response Policy and ProceduresIR-1IR-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
IR-2Incident Response TrainingIR-2IR-2b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
IR-3Incident Response Testing and ExercisesIR-3IR-3

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [annually] [Assignment: organization-defined tests and/or exercises] Parameter: [scenario-based exercises]. IR-3 Requirement: The service provider defines tests and/or exercises in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-61 (as amended).

IR-3

Requirement: The service provider provides test plans to FedRAMP annually. Test plans are approved and accepted by the JAB prior to test commencing.

IR-4Incident HandlingIR-4
IR-4 (1)None.IR-4

Requirement: The service provider ensures that individuals conducting incident handling meet personnel security requirements commensurate with the criticality/sensitivity of the information being processed, stored, and transmitted by the information system.

IR-5Incident MonitoringIR-5None.None.
IR-6Incident ReportingIR-6
IR-6 (1)IR-6a.
[Assignment: organization-defined time period] Parameter: [the timeframe indicated by the category of incidence]None.
IR-7Incident Response AssistanceIR-7

IR-7 (1)

IR-7 (2)None.None.
IR-8Incident Response PlanIR-8IR-8b.

[Assignment: organization-defined list of incident response personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements] Parameter: [appropriate department/agency personnel].

IR-8c.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [as frequently as the agency environment changes] IR-8e.

[Assignment: organization-defined list of incident response personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements] Parameter: [designated officials within the department]. IR-8b.

Requirement: The service provider defines a list of incident response personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements. The incident response list includes designated FedRAMP personnel.

IR-8e.

Requirement: The service provider defines a list of incident response personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements. The incident response list includes designated FedRAMP personnel.

2.8. System and Communications Protection (SC)
SC-12Cryptographic Key Establishment and ManagementSC-12

SC-12 (2)

SC-12 (5)SC-12 (2)
[Selection: NIST-approved, NSA-approved] Parameter: [NIST-approved]None.
SC-13Use of CryptographySC-13

SC-13 (1)

SC-13 (4)None.None.
SC-28Protection of Information at RestSC-28
SC-28 (1)None.Requirement: The organization supports the capability to use cryptographic mechanisms to protect information at rest
2.9. System and Information Integrity (SI)
SI-3Malicious Code ProtectionSI-3

SI-3 (1)

SI-3 (2)

SI-3 (3) SI-3c.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least weekly]

[Selection (one or more): block malicious code; quarantine malicious code; send alert to administrator; [Assignment: organization-defined action]] Parameter: [where appropriate, block or quarantine malicious code and send an alert to administrator and/or security personnel]None.
SI-8Spam ProtectionSI-8None.None.

Tab 2 - Mandatory 800-53 Ctrls

Page &P of &N

Tab 3 - Other 800-53 Ctrls

Control Number and NameModerate Control BaselineControl Parameter RequirementsAdditional Requirements and GuidanceImplemented
3.1. Awareness and Training (AT)
AT-1Security Awareness and Training Policy and ProceduresAT-1AT-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
AT-2Security AwarenessAT-2AT-2
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [periodically (at least annually)]None.
AT-3Security TrainingAT-3AT-3
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [periodically (at least annually)]None.
AT-4Security Training RecordsAT-4AT-4b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [a period of two years]None.
3.2. Contingency Planning (CP)
CP-1Contingency Planning Policy and ProceduresCP-1CP-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
CP-2Contingency PlanCP-2

CP-2 (1)

CP-2 (2) CP-2b.

[Assignment: organization-defined list of key contingency personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements] Parameter: [key maintenance personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and agency elements.].

CP-2d.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [on an annual basis] CP-2f.

[Assignment: organization-defined list of key contingency personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements] Parameter: See additional requirements and guidance. CP-2b.

Requirement: The service provider defines a list of key contingency personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements. The contingency list includes designated FedRAMP personnel.

CP-2f.

Requirement: The service provider defines a list of key contingency personnel (identified by name and/or by role) and organizational elements. The contingency list includes designated FedRAMP personnel.

CP-3Contingency TrainingCP-3CP-3
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
CP-4Contingency Plan Testing and ExercisesCP-4
CP-4 (1)CP-4a.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually for moderate and high impact systems and at least every three years for low impact systems using minimum functional exercises for moderate and high systems and classroom/tabletop exercises for low impact systems] [Assignment: organization-defined tests and/or exercises] Parameter: [at a minimum functional exercises for moderate and high impact systems and classroom / tabletop exercises for low impact systems] CP-4a.

Requirement: The service provider develops test plans in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-34 (as amended) and provides plans to FedRAMP prior to initiating testing. Test plans are approved and accepted by the JAB.

CP-6 Alternate Storage Site CP-6

CP-6 (1)

CP-6 (3)None.None.
CP-7Alternate Processing SiteCP-7

CP-7 (1)

CP-7 (2)

CP-7 (3)

CP-7 (5)CP-7a.
[Assignment: organization-defined time period consistent with recovery time objectives] Parameter: [the time frame defined in agency contingency plans].CP-7a.

Requirement: The service provider defines a time period consistent with the recovery time objectives and business impact analysis. The time period is approved and accepted by the JAB.

CP-8 Telecommunications Services CP-8

CP-8 (1)

CP-8 (2)CP-8
[Assignment: organization-defined time period] Parameter: [Agency-defined].CP-8

Requirement: The service provider defines a time period consistent with the business impact analysis. The time period is approved and accepted by the JAB.

CP-9 Information System Backup CP-9

CP-9 (1)

CP-9 (3) CP-9a.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency consistent with recovery time and recovery point objectives] Parameter: [daily incremental; weekly full] CP-9b.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency consistent with recovery time and recovery point objectives] Parameter: [daily incremental; weekly full] CP-9c.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency consistent with recovery time and recovery point objectives] Parameter: [daily incremental; weekly full]

CP-9 (1)

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually] CP-9a.

Requirement: The service provider maintains at least three backup copies of user-level information (at least one of which is available online) or provides an equivalent alternative. The backup storage capability is approved and accepted by the JAB.

CP-9b.

Requirement: The service provider maintains at least three backup copies of system-level information (at least one of which is available online) or provides an equivalent alternative. The backup storage capability is approved and accepted by the JAB.

CP-9c.

Requirement: The service provider maintains at least three backup copies of information system documentation including security information (at least one of which is available online) or provides an equivalent alternative. The backup storage capability is approved and accepted by the JAB.

CP-10 Information System Recovery and Reconstitution CP-10

CP-10 (2)

CP-10 (3)CP-10 (3)
[Assignment: organization-defined circumstances that can inhibit recovery and reconstitution to a known state] Parameter: [Defined by DOL].CP-10 (3)

Requirement: The service provider defines circumstances that can inhibit recovery and reconstitution to a known state in accordance with the contingency plan for the information system and business impact analysis.

3.3. Maintenance (MA)
MA-1System Maintenance Policy and ProceduresMA-1MA-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
MA-2Controlled MaintenanceMA-2
MA-2 (1)None.None.
MA-3Maintenance ToolsMA-3

MA-3 (1)

MA-3 (2)

MA-3 (3)None.None.
MA-4Non-Local MaintenanceMA-4

MA-4 (1)

MA-4 (2)None.None.
MA-5Maintenance PersonnelMA-5None.None.
MA-6Timely MaintenanceMA-6MA-6

[Assignment: organization-defined list of security-critical information system components and/or key information technology components] Parameter: [key components of the information system].

[Assignment: organization-defined time period] Parameter: [48 hours]. MA-6 Requirement: The service provider defines a list of security-critical information system components and/or key information technology components. The list of components is approved and accepted by the JAB.

Requirement: The service provider defines a time period to obtain maintenance and spare parts in accordance with the contingency plan for the information system and business impact analysis. The time period is approved and accepted by the JAB.

2.6. Identification and Authentication (IA)
IA-1Identification and Authentication Policy and ProceduresIA-1IA-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
IA-2Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users)IA-2

IA-2 (1)

IA-2 (2)

IA-2 (3)

IA-2 (8)IA-2 (8)
[Assignment: organization-defined replay-resistant authentication mechanisms] Parameter: [Multi-factor Software Cryptographic Tokens].IA-2 (8)

Requirement: The service provider defines replay- resistant authentication mechanisms. The mechanisms are approved and accepted by the JAB.

IA-3Device Identification and AuthenticationIA-3IA-3
[Assignment: organization-defined list of specific and/or types of devices] Parameter: [specific devices (including but not limited to, routers, switches, firewalls, workstations, servers, printers, etc.) for all individual devices, where possible and appropriate].IA-3

Requirement: The service provider defines a list a specific devices and/or types of devices. The list of devices and/or device types is approved and accepted by the JAB.

IA-4Identifier ManagementIA-4
IA-4 (4)IA-4d.

[Assignment: organization-defined time period] Parameter: [up to 3 years after the user or device has been deleted] IA-4e.

[Assignment: organization-defined time period of inactivity] Parameter: [ninety days for user identifiers] Parameter: [60 days of inactivity].

IA-4 (4)

[Assignment: organization-defined characteristic identifying user status] Parameter: [contractors; foreign nationals] IA-4e.

Requirement: The service provider defines time period of inactivity for device identifiers. The time period is approved and accepted by JAB.

IA-5 Authenticator Management IA-5

IA-5 (1)

IA-5 (2)

IA-5 (3)

IA-5 (6)

IA-5 (7) IA-5g.

[Assignment: organization-defined time period by authenticator type] Parameter: [Defined by DOL] IA-5 (1) (a) [Assignment: organization-defined requirements for case sensitivity, number of characters, mix of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters, including minimum requirements for each type] Parameter: [at least 8 characters long, include at least 1 uppercase letter, include at least 1 lowercase letter, include at least 1 number, include at least 1 special character] IA-5 (1) (b) [Assignment: organization-defined number of changed characters] Parameter: [Defined by DOL] IA-5 (1) (d) [Assignment: organization-defined numbers for lifetime minimum, lifetime maximum] Parameter: [15 days and 90 days respectively] IA-5 (1) (e) [Assignment: organization-defined number] Parameter: [12]

IA-5 (3)

[Assignment: organization-defined types of and/or specific authenticators] Parameter: [any strong authentication tokens] Control moved to mandatory

IA-5 (1) (a) Guidance: Mobile devices are excluded from the password complexity requirement.

IA-6Authenticator FeedbackIA-6None.None.
IA-7Cryptographic Module AuthenticationIA-7None.None.
IA-8Identification and Authentication (Non- Organizational Users)IA-8None.None.
3.4. Media Protection (MP)
MP-1Media Protection Policy and ProceduresMP-1MP-1None.
MP-2Media AccessMP-2
MP-2 (1)MP-2

[Assignment: organization-defined types of digital and non-digital media] Parameter: [sensitive media including but not limited to diskettes, magnetic tapes, external/removable hard drives, flash/thumb drives, compact disks, digital video disks) and non-digital media including but not limited to paper, microfilm].

[Assignment: organization-defined list of authorized individuals] Parameter: [Agency-defined].

[Assignment: organization-defined security measures] Parameter: [physically secure locations] MP-2 Requirement: The service provider defines types of digital and non-digital media. The media types are approved and accepted by the JAB.

Requirement: The service provider defines a list of individuals with authorized access to defined media types. The list of authorized individuals is approved and accepted by the JAB.

Requirement: The service provider defines the types of security measures to be used in protecting defined media types. The security measures are approved and accepted by the JAB.

MP-3 Media Marking MP-3 MP-3b.

[Assignment: organization-defined list of removable media types] Parameter: [specific types of media or hardware components]

[Assignment: organization-defined controlled areas] Parameter: [a secure environment (a secure environment is defined as a locked room either accessible by manual key, key fob, Personal Identify Verification (PIV) card, or cipher lock)]None.
MP-4Media StorageMP-4
MP-4 (1)MP-4a.

[Assignment: organization-defined types of digital and non-digital media] Parameter: [sensitive media including but not limited to diskettes, magnetic tapes, external/removable hard drives, flash/thumb drives, compact disks, digital video disks and non-digital media including but not limited to paper, microfilm] [Assignment: organization-defined controlled areas] Parameter: [Defined by DOL].

[Assignment: organization-defined security measures] Parameter: [physically secure locations] MP-4a.

Requirement: The service provider defines controlled areas within facilities where the information and information system reside.

MP-5 Media Transport MP-5

MP-5 (2)

MP-5 (4) MP-5a.

[Assignment: organization-defined types of digital and non-digital media] Parameter: [information system media (both paper and digital)] [Assignment: organization-defined security measures] Parameter: [hand delivery and restrict the activities associated with transport of such media to authorized personnel] MP-5a.

Requirement: The service provider defines security measures to protect digital and non-digital media in transport. The security measures are approved and accepted by the JAB.

MP-6Media SanitizationMP-6
MP-6 (4)None.None.
3.5. Physical and Environmental Protection (PE)
PE-1Physical and Environmental Protection Policy and ProceduresPE-1PE-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
PE-2Physical Access AuthorizationsPE-2
PE-2 (1)PE-2c.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
PE-3Physical Access ControlPE-3PE-3f.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually] PE-3g.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [Defined by DOL]None.
PE-4Access Control for Transmission MediumPE-4None.None.
PE-5Access Control for Output DevicesPE-5None.None.
PE-6Monitoring Physical AccessPE-6
PE-6 (1)PE-6b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least semi-annually]None.
PE-7Visitor ControlPE-7
PE-7 (1)None.None.
PE-8Access RecordsPE-8PE-8b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [every 6 months]None.
PE-9Power Equipment and Power CablingPE-9None.None.
PE-10Emergency ShutoffPE-10PE-10b.
[Assignment: organization–defined location by information system or system component] Parameter: [locations that allow for their activation without endangering personnel by requiring them to approach equipment].PE-10b.

Requirement: The service provider defines emergency shutoff switch locations. The locations are approved and accepted by the JAB.

PE-11Emergency PowerPE-11
PE-11 (1)None.None.
PE-12Emergency LightingPE-12None.None.
PE-13Fire ProtectionPE-13

PE-13 (1)

PE-13 (2)

PE-13 (3)None.None.
PE-14Temperature and Humidity ControlsPE-14
PE-14 (1)PE-14a.

[Assignment: organization-defined acceptable levels] Parameter: [acceptable levels] PE-14b.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [Defined by DOL] PE-14a.

Requirements: The service provider measures temperature at server inlets and humidity levels by dew point.

PE-15Water Damage ProtectionPE-15None.None.
PE-16Delivery and RemovalPE-16PE-16
[Assignment: organization-defined types of information system components] Parameter: [information system-related items including hardware, firmware, and software]None.
PE-17Alternate Work SitePE-17PE-17a.
[Assignment: organization-defined management, operational, and technical information system security controls] Parameter: [appropriate management, operational, and technical information system security controls].PE-17a.

Requirement: The service provider defines management, operational, and technical information system security controls for alternate work sites. The security controls are approved and accepted by the JAB.

PE-18Location of InformationPE-18None.None.
3.6. Planning (PL)
PL-1Security Planning Policy and ProceduresPL-1PL-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
PL-2System Security PlanPL-2
PL-2 (2)PL-2b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
PL-4Rules of BehaviorPL-4None.None.
PL-5Privacy Impact AssessmentPL-5None.None.
PL-6Security-Related ActivityPL-6None.None.
3.7. Personnel Security (PS)
PS-1Personnel Security Policy and ProceduresPS-1PS-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
PS-2Position CategorizationPS-2PS-2c.

[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [periodically]

PS-3Personnel ScreeningPS-3PS-3b.
[Assignment: organization-defined list of conditions requiring rescreening and, where re-screening is so indicated, the frequency of such rescreening] Parameter: [the DOL policy outlined in the Personnel Suitability and Security Handbook for the risk designation of the assigned position]None.
PS-4Personnel TerminationPS-4None.None.
PS-5Personnel TransferPS-5PS-5

[Assignment: organization-defined transfer or reassignment actions] Parameter: See additional requirements and guidance.

[Assignment: organization-defined time period following the formal transfer action] Parameter: [within five days] PS-5 Requirement: The service provider defines transfer or reassignment actions. Transfer or reassignment actions are approved and accepted by the JAB.

PS-6Access AgreementsPS-6PS-6b.
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [according to agency-defined parameters (at least once during the ATO period)]None.
PS-7Third-Party PersonnelPS-7None.None.
PS-8Personnel SanctionsPS-8None.None.
3.8. System and Services Acquisition (SA)
SA-1System and Services Acquisition Policy and ProceduresSA-1SA-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
SA-2Allocation of ResourcesSA-2None.None.
SA-3Life Cycle SupportSA-3None.None.
SA-4AcquisitionsSA-4

SA-4 (1)

SA-4 (4)

SA-4 (7) None. SA-4 Guidance: The use of Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) evaluated products is strongly preferred. See http://www.niap-ccevs.org/vpl or http://www.commoncriteriaportal.org/products.html.

SA-5 Information System Documentation SA-5

SA-5 (1)

SA-5 (3)None.None.
SA-6Software Usage RestrictionsSA-6None.None.
SA-7User-Installed SoftwareSA-7None.None.
SA-8Security EngineeringSA-8None.None.
SA-9External Information System ServicesSA-9
SA-9 (1)SA-9 (1) (b)
[Assignment: organization-defined senior organizational official] Parameter: [Joint Authorization Board (JAB)]SA-9 (1)

Requirement: The service provider documents all existing outsourced security services and conducts a risk assessment of future outsourced security services. Future, planned outsourced services are approved and accepted by the JAB.

SA-10Developer Configuration ManagementSA-10None.None.
SA-11Developer Security TestingSA-11
SA-11 (1)None.SA-11 (1)

Requirement: The service provider submits a code analysis report as part of the authorization package and updates the report in any reauthorization actions.

SA-11 (1)

Requirement: The service provider documents in the Continuous Monitoring Plan, how newly developed code for the information system is reviewed.

2.8. System and Communications Protection (SC)
SC-1System and Communications Protection Policy and ProceduresSC-1SC-1
[Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least annually]None.
SC-2Application PartitioningSC-2None.None.
SC-4Information in Shared ResourcesSC-4None.None.
SC-5Denial of Service ProtectionSC-5SC-5
[Assignment: organization-defined list of types of denial of service attacks or reference to source for current list] Parameter: [Defined by DOL].SC-5

Requirement: The service provider defines a list of types of denial of service attacks (including but not limited to flooding attacks and software/logic attacks) or provides a reference to source for current list. The list of denial of service attack types is approved and accepted by JAB.

SC-7 Boundary Protection SC-7

SC-7 (1)

SC-7 (2)

SC-7 (3)

SC-7 (4)

SC-7 (5)

SC-7 (7)

SC-7 (8)

SC-7 (12)

SC-7 (13)

SC-7 (18) SC-7 (4) (e) [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] Parameter: [at least once per ATO period or where there is a significant change to the boundary]

SC-7 (8)

[Assignment: organization-defined internal communications traffic] Parameter: [Agency-defined].

[Assignment: organization-defined external networks] Parameter: [Agency-defined].

SC-7 (13)

[Assignment: organization-defined key information security tools, mechanisms, and support components] Parameter: See additional requirements and guidance. Requirement: The service provider and service consumer ensure that federal information (other than unrestricted information) being transmitted from federal government entities to external entities using information systems providing cloud services is inspected by TIC processes.

SC-7 (8)

Requirements: The service provider defines the internal communications traffic to be routed by the information system through authenticated proxy servers and the external networks that are the prospective destination of such traffic routing. The internal communications traffic and external networks are approved and accepted by JAB.

SC-7 (13)

Requirement: The service provider defines key information security tools, mechanisms, and support components associated with system and security administration and isolates those tools, mechanisms, and support components from other internal information system components via physically or logically separate subnets.

SC-8Transmission IntegritySC-8
SC-8 (1)None.None.
SC-9Transmission ConfidentialitySC-9
SC-9 (1)SC-9 (1)
[Assignment: organization-defined alternative physical measures] Parameter: [alternative physical measures (including but not limited to protective distribution systems)]SC-9(1)

Requirement: The service provider must implement a hardened or alarmed carrier Protective Distribution System (PDS) when transmission confidentiality cannot be achieved through cryptographic mechanisms.

SC-10Network DisconnectSC-10SC-10
[Assignment: organization-defined time period] Parameter: [6 hours]SC-10

Guidance: Long running batch jobs and other operations are not subject to this time limit.

SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management SC-12

SC-12 (2)

SC-12 (5)SC-12 (2)
[Selection: NIST-approved, NSA-approved] Parameter: [NIST-approved]moved to mandatory
SC-13Use of CryptographySC-13

SC-13 (1)

SC-13 (4)None.moved to mandatory
SC-14Public Access ProtectionsSC-14None.None.
SC-15Collaborative Computing DevicesSC-15SC-15a.
[Assignment: organization-defined exceptions where remote activation is to be allowed] Parameter: [no exceptions]SC-15

Requirement: The information system provides disablement (instead of physical disconnect) of collaborative computing devices in a manner that supports ease of use.

SC-17Public Key Infrastructure CertificatesSC-17SC-17
[Assignment: organization-defined certificate policy] Parameter: [secure process that both verifies the identity of the certificate holder and ensures that the certificate is issued to the intended party].SC-17

Requirement: The service provider defines the public key infrastructure certificate policy.

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