FedRAMP Controls / CA

CA-9 Internal System Connections

Family CA
Baselines moderate
Mapped KSIs 3

Control statement

a. Authorize internal connections of {{ insert: param, ca-09_odp.01 }} to the system;
    b. Document, for each internal connection, the interface characteristics, security and privacy requirements, and the nature of the information communicated;
    c. Terminate internal system connections after {{ insert: param, ca-09_odp.02 }} ; and
    d. Review {{ insert: param, ca-09_odp.03 }} the continued need for each internal connection.

Parameter placeholders {{ insert: param, … }} reference FedRAMP-set values in the resolved profile. Full parameter map is preserved in the catalog database.

Covered by these Key Security Indicators

KSITitleCategory
KSI-CNA-01Restrict Network Traffic
_Persistently_ ensure all _machine-based_ _information resources_ are configured to limit inbound and outbound network traffic.
Cloud Native Architecture
KSI-CNA-02Attack Surface
_Persistently_ ensure _machine-based_ _information resources_ have a minimal attack surface and that lateral movement is minimized if compromised.
Cloud Native Architecture
KSI-CNA-03Enforce Traffic Flow
Use logical networking and related capabilities to enforce traffic flow controls.
Cloud Native Architecture