PL-2(1)—Concept Of Operations
>Control Description
[Incorporated into PL-7]
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What documented policies and procedures address concept of operations?
- •Who is accountable for implementing and maintaining concept of operations controls?
- •How frequently are concept of operations requirements reviewed, and what triggers updates?
- •What process ensures changes to systems maintain compliance with concept of operations requirements?
- •How are exceptions to concept of operations requirements documented and approved?
Technical Implementation:
- •What technical controls enforce concept of operations in your environment?
- •How are concept of operations controls configured and maintained across all systems?
- •What automated mechanisms support concept of operations compliance?
- •How do you validate that concept of operations implementations achieve their intended security outcome?
- •What compensating controls exist if primary concept of operations controls cannot be fully implemented?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation proves concept of operations is implemented and operating effectively?
- •Can you provide configuration evidence showing how concept of operations is technically enforced?
- •What audit logs or monitoring data demonstrate ongoing concept of operations compliance?
- •Can you show evidence of a recent review or assessment of concept of operations controls?
- •What artifacts would you provide during an assessment to demonstrate concept of operations compliance?
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