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SI.L1-3.14.1Flaw Remediation

Level 1
FAR 52.204-21 b.
800-171: 3.14.1

>Control Description

Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

>Cross-Framework Mappings

NIST SP 800-171

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What is your flaw remediation policy and process?
  • How do you identify system flaws (patches, vulnerabilities)?
  • What is your process for testing and approving patches?
  • Who is responsible for managing the patch management program?
  • What are your target timeframes for patching different severity flaws?
  • How do you handle emergency patches versus routine patches?

Technical Implementation:

  • What patch management systems deploy patches (WSUS, SCCM, Ansible)?
  • What vulnerability databases identify available patches?
  • What testing environments validate patches before deployment?
  • What automated patching tools are deployed?
  • What reporting shows patch compliance?
  • What tools roll back failed patches?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What patch management reports show timely patching?
  • What anti-malware deployment and update reports can you provide?
  • What malware scan reports and logs can you show?
  • What security monitoring reports demonstrate monitoring is occurring?
  • What security alert tracking shows alerts are reviewed and acted upon?
  • What incident detection logs demonstrate security monitoring?
  • What patch testing procedures can you provide?

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