IA-5(11)—Hardware Token-Based Authentication
>Control Description
[Incorporated into IA-2(1), IA-2(2)]
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-5(11) (Hardware Token-Based Authentication)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-5(11)?
- •How frequently is the IA-5(11) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IA-5(11) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-5(11) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-5(11)?
- •How is IA-5(11) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-5(11) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-5(11)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-5(11) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-5(11) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-5(11) compliance?
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