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CM-8 (04)—System Component Inventory | Accountability Information

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>Control Description

Include in the system component inventory information, a means for identifying by [Selection (one or more): name; position; role], individuals responsible and accountable for administering those components.

>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements

Parameter Values

>Discussion

Identifying individuals who are responsible and accountable for administering system components ensures that the assigned components are properly administered and that organizations can contact those individuals if some action is required (e.g., when the component is determined to be the source of a breach, needs to be recalled or replaced, or needs to be relocated).

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CM-8(4) (Accountability Information)?
  • •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CM-8(4)?
  • •How frequently is the CM-8(4) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CM-8(4)?

Technical Implementation:

  • •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CM-8(4) requirements.
  • •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CM-8(4)?
  • •How is CM-8(4) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CM-8(4) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CM-8(4)?
  • •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CM-8(4) compliance?
  • •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CM-8(4) effectiveness?
  • •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CM-8(4) compliance?

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