IA-5(5)—Change Authenticators Prior To Delivery
>Control Description
Require developers and installers of system components to provide unique authenticators or change default authenticators prior to delivery and installation.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Changing authenticators prior to the delivery and installation of system components extends the requirement for organizations to change default authenticators upon system installation by requiring developers and/or installers to provide unique authenticators or change default authenticators for system components prior to delivery and/or installation. However, it typically does not apply to developers of commercial off-the-shelf information technology products. Requirements for unique authenticators can be included in acquisition documents prepared by organizations when procuring systems or system components.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-5(5) (Change Authenticators Prior To Delivery)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-5(5)?
- •How frequently is the IA-5(5) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IA-5(5) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-5(5) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-5(5)?
- •How is IA-5(5) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-5(5) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-5(5)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-5(5) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-5(5) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-5(5) compliance?
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