NIST 800-171_3.7.2

NIST 800-171

3.7 MAINTENANCE

3.7.2

Provide controls on the tools techniques mechanisms and personnel used to conduct system maintenance.

This requirement addresses security-related issues with maintenance tools that are not within the organizational system boundaries that process store or transmit CUI but are used specifically for diagnostic and repair actions on those systems. Organizations have flexibility in determining the controls in place for maintenance tools but can include approving controlling and monitoring the use of such tools. Maintenance tools are potential vehicles for transporting malicious code either intentionally or unintentionally into a facility and into organizational systems. Maintenance tools can include hardware software and firmware items for example hardware and software diagnostic test equipment and hardware and software packet sniffers

 

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