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IA-13(3)—Token Management

>Control Description

In accordance with ⚙organization-defined identification and authentication policy, assertions and access tokens are: a. generated; b. issued; c. refreshed; d. revoked; e. time-restricted; and f. audience-restricted.

>Supplemental Guidance

An access token is a piece of data that represents the authorization granted to a user or NPE to access specific systems or information resources. Access tokens enable controlled access to services and resources. Properly managing the lifecycle of access tokens, including their issuance, validation, and revocation, is crucial to maintaining confidentiality of data and systems.

Restricting token validity to a specific audience, e.g., an application or security domain, and restricting token validity lifetimes are important practices. Access tokens are revoked or invalidated if they are compromised, lost, or are no longer needed to mitigate the risks associated with stolen or misused tokens.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-13(3) (Token Management)?
  • •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-13(3)?
  • •How frequently is the IA-13(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • •What governance structure ensures IA-13(3) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?

Technical Implementation:

  • •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-13(3) requirements.
  • •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-13(3)?
  • •How is IA-13(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-13(3) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-13(3)?
  • •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-13(3) compliance?
  • •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-13(3) effectiveness?
  • •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-13(3) compliance?

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