CA-8(3)—Penetration Testing | Facility Penetration Testing
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Employ a penetration testing process that includes ⚙organization-defined frequency ☑announced; unannounced attempts to bypass or circumvent controls associated with physical access points to the facility.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Penetration testing of physical access points can provide information on critical vulnerabilities in the operating environments of organizational systems. Such information can be used to correct weaknesses or deficiencies in physical controls that are necessary to protect organizational systems.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CA-8(3) (Facility Penetration Testing)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CA-8(3)?
- •How frequently is the CA-8(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CA-8(3)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CA-8(3) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CA-8(3)?
- •How is CA-8(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CA-8(3) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CA-8(3)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CA-8(3) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CA-8(3) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CA-8(3) compliance?
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