FedRAMP Controls / MA

MA-1 Policy and Procedures

Family MA
Baselines moderate
Mapped KSIs 1

Control statement

a. Develop, document, and disseminate to {{ insert: param, ma-1_prm_1 }}:
        1.  {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.03 }} maintenance policy that:
            (a) Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
            (b) Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and
        2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the maintenance policy and the associated maintenance controls;
    b. Designate an {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.04 }} to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the maintenance policy and procedures; and
    c. Review and update the current maintenance:
        1. Policy {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.05 }} and following {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.06 }} ; and
        2. Procedures {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.07 }} and following {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.08 }}.

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-AFR-01Minimum Assessment Scope
Apply the FedRAMP Minimum Assessment Scope (MAS) to identify and document the scope of the cloud service offering to be assessed for FedRAMP authorization and persistently address all related requirements and recommendations.
Authorization by FedRAMP