CM-7(6)—Confined Environments With Limited Privileges
>Control Description
Require that the following user-installed software execute in a confined physical or virtual machine environment with limited privileges: ⚙organization-defined user-installed software.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Organizations identify software that may be of concern regarding its origin or potential for containing malicious code. For this type of software, user installations occur in confined environments of operation to limit or contain damage from malicious code that may be executed.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CM-7(6) (Confined Environments With Limited Privileges)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CM-7(6)?
- •How frequently is the CM-7(6) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CM-7(6)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CM-7(6) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CM-7(6)?
- •How is CM-7(6) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CM-7(6) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CM-7(6)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CM-7(6) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CM-7(6) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CM-7(6) compliance?
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