SI-7(16)—Time Limit On Process Execution Without Supervision
>Control Description
Prohibit processes from executing without supervision for more than ⚙organization-defined time period.
>Supplemental Guidance
Placing a time limit on process execution without supervision is intended to apply to processes for which typical or normal execution periods can be determined and situations in which organizations exceed such periods. Supervision includes timers on operating systems, automated responses, and manual oversight and response when system process anomalies occur.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies and procedures govern time limit on process execution without supervision?
- •Who is responsible for monitoring system and information integrity?
- •How frequently are integrity monitoring processes reviewed and updated?
Technical Implementation:
- •What technical controls detect and respond to time limit on process execution without supervision issues?
- •How are integrity violations identified and reported?
- •What automated tools support system and information integrity monitoring?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Can you provide recent integrity monitoring reports or alerts?
- •What logs demonstrate that SI-7(16) is actively implemented?
- •Where is evidence of integrity monitoring maintained and for how long?
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