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MP.L2-3.8.7Removable Media

>Control Description

Control the use of removable media on system components.

>Cross-Framework Mappings

NIST SP 800-171

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What is your policy for use of removable media?
  • How do you control which removable media devices can be used?
  • What is your approval process for removable media use?
  • How do you prevent unauthorized use of removable media?
  • Who is responsible for monitoring removable media usage?

Technical Implementation:

  • What technical controls restrict removable media use (USB blocking)?
  • What endpoint protection controls removable media?
  • What DLP monitors removable media usage?
  • What logging captures removable media connections?
  • What tools whitelist approved removable media devices?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What media protection policies and procedures can you provide?
  • What media inventory and tracking records can you show?
  • What sanitization certificates demonstrate proper media disposal?
  • What transport documentation shows media accountability during transport?
  • What evidence shows media is properly marked with CUI indicators?
  • What encryption verification shows portable media is encrypted?
  • What access logs show restricted access to media?

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