IA-5(9)—Federated Credential Management
>Control Description
Use the following external organizations to federate credentials: ⚙organization-defined external organizations.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Federation provides organizations with the capability to authenticate individuals and devices when conducting cross-organization activities involving the processing, storage, or transmission of information. Using a specific list of approved external organizations for authentication helps to ensure that those organizations are vetted and trusted.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-5(9) (Federated Credential Management)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-5(9)?
- •How frequently is the IA-5(9) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IA-5(9) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-5(9) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-5(9)?
- •How is IA-5(9) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-5(9) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-5(9)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-5(9) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-5(9) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-5(9) compliance?
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