CM-3(1)_automated-documentation-notification-and-prohibition-of-chan

CM-3(1) Automated Documentation, Notification, and Prohibition of Changes

Enhancement of: CM-3

High-Level Description

Family: Configuration Management (CM) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

None.

What to Check

• Verify CM-3(1) Automated Documentation, Notification, and Prohibition of Changes is documented in SSP
• Validate all 6 control requirements are implemented
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for CM-3(1)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control CM-3

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CM-3(1) 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

Use [organization-defined] to: Document proposed changes to the system; Notify [organization-defined] of proposed changes to the system and request change approval; Highlight proposed changes to the system that have not been approved or disapproved within [organization-defined]; Prohibit changes to the system until designated approvals are received; Document all changes to the system; and Notify [organization-defined] when approved changes to the system are completed.

Implementation Guidance

None.

Risk Assessment

CWE Categories

References

• NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - CM-3(1)
• 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 (none) reviewed