FedRAMP Controls / SI

SI-2 Flaw Remediation

Family SI
Baselines moderate
Mapped KSIs 3

Control statement

a. Identify, report, and correct system flaws;
    b. Test software and firmware updates related to flaw remediation for effectiveness and potential side effects before installation;
    c. Install security-relevant software and firmware updates within {{ insert: param, si-02_odp }} of the release of the updates; and
    d. Incorporate flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process.

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-04Vulnerability Detection and Response
Document the vulnerability detection and vulnerability response methodology used within the cloud service offering in alignment with the FedRAMP Vulnerability Detection and Response (VDR) process and persistently address all related requirements and recommendations.
Authorization by FedRAMP
KSI-AFR-05Significant Change Notifications
Determine how significant changes will be tracked and how all necessary parties will be notified in alignment with the FedRAMP Significant Change Notifications (SCN) process and persistently address all related requirements and recommendations.
Authorization by FedRAMP
KSI-CMT-03Automated Testing and Validation
Automate persistent testing and validation of changes throughout deployment.
Change Management