FedRAMP Controls / CM

CM-8(3) Automated Unauthorized Component Detection

Family CM
Baselines moderate
Mapped KSIs 2

Control statement

(a) Detect the presence of unauthorized hardware, software, and firmware components within the system using {{ insert: param, cm-8.3_prm_1 }} {{ insert: param, cm-08.03_odp.04 }} ; and
    (b) Take the following actions when unauthorized components are detected: {{ insert: param, cm-08.03_odp.05 }}.

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-CMT-01Log and Monitor Changes
Log and monitor modifications to the cloud service offering.
Change Management
KSI-SVC-05Resource Integrity
Use cryptographic methods to validate the integrity of machine-based information resources.
Service Configuration