cyberstrikeus PM-16(1) Automated Means for Sharing Threat Intelligence
Enhancement of: PM-16
High-Level Description
Family: Program Management (PM) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
To maximize the effectiveness of monitoring, it is important to know what threat observables and indicators the sensors need to be searching for. By using well-established frameworks, services, and automated tools, organizations improve their ability to rapidly share and feed the relevant threat detection signatures into monitoring tools.
What to Check
- Verify PM-16(1) Automated Means for Sharing Threat Intelligence is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for PM-16(1)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control PM-16
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PM-16(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
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Employ automated mechanisms to maximize the effectiveness of sharing threat intelligence information.
Implementation Guidance
To maximize the effectiveness of monitoring, it is important to know what threat observables and indicators the sensors need to be searching for. By using well-established frameworks, services, and automated tools, organizations improve their ability to rapidly share and feed the relevant threat detection signatures into monitoring tools.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| PM-16(1) Automated Means for Sharing Threat Intelligence not implemented | Medium | Program Management |
| PM-16(1) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Program Management |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - PM-16(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