cyberstrikeus PS-3(2) Formal Indoctrination
Enhancement of: PS-3
High-Level Description
Family: Personnel Security (PS) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Types of classified information that require formal indoctrination include Special Access Program (SAP), Restricted Data (RD), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
What to Check
- Verify PS-3(2) Formal Indoctrination is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for PS-3(2)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control PS-3
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PS-3(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
Verify that individuals accessing a system processing, storing, or transmitting types of classified information that require formal indoctrination, are formally indoctrinated for all the relevant types of information to which they have access on the system.
Implementation Guidance
Types of classified information that require formal indoctrination include Special Access Program (SAP), Restricted Data (RD), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| PS-3(2) Formal Indoctrination not implemented | Medium | Personnel Security |
| PS-3(2) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Personnel Security |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - PS-3(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 (AC-3, AC-4) reviewed