AT-2(6)_cyber-threat-environment

AT-2(6) Cyber Threat Environment

Enhancement of: AT-2

High-Level Description

Family: Awareness and Training (AT) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

Since threats continue to change over time, threat literacy training by the organization is dynamic. Moreover, threat literacy training is not performed in isolation from the system operations that support organizational mission and business functions.

What to Check

• Verify AT-2(6) Cyber Threat Environment is documented in SSP
• Validate all 2 control requirements are implemented
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for AT-2(6)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control AT-2

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for AT-2(6) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.

Step 2: Validate Implementation

# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly

# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null

Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness

Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.

Tools

Remediation Guide

Control Statement

Provide literacy training on the cyber threat environment; and Reflect current cyber threat information in system operations.

Implementation Guidance

Since threats continue to change over time, threat literacy training by the organization is dynamic. Moreover, threat literacy training is not performed in isolation from the system operations that support organizational mission and business functions.

Risk Assessment

CWE Categories

References

• NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - AT-2(6)
• NIST SP 800-53A Rev 5 (Assessment Procedures)
• NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Full Catalog

Checklist

• Control documented in SSP
• Implementation evidence collected
• Operating effectiveness validated
• Continuous monitoring in place
• Related controls (RA-3) reviewed