cyberstrikeus MA-2(2) Automated Maintenance Activities
Enhancement of: MA-2
High-Level Description
Family: Maintenance (MA) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
The use of automated mechanisms to manage and control system maintenance programs and activities helps to ensure the generation of timely, accurate, complete, and consistent maintenance records.
What to Check
- Verify MA-2(2) Automated Maintenance Activities is documented in SSP
- Validate all 2 control requirements are implemented
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for MA-2(2)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control MA-2
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for MA-2(2) 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
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Schedule, conduct, and document maintenance, repair, and replacement actions for the system using [organization-defined] ; and Produce up-to date, accurate, and complete records of all maintenance, repair, and replacement actions requested, scheduled, in process, and completed.
Implementation Guidance
The use of automated mechanisms to manage and control system maintenance programs and activities helps to ensure the generation of timely, accurate, complete, and consistent maintenance records.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| MA-2(2) Automated Maintenance Activities not implemented | Medium | Maintenance |
| MA-2(2) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Maintenance |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - MA-2(2)
- 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 (MA-3) reviewed