ComplianceNIST 800-53 enhancement

NIST-CM-11(2) Software Installation with Privileged Status

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Framework
NIST SP 800-53 rev5 (5.2.0)
Family
CM Configuration Management
Control
CM-11(2)

Control statement

Allow user installation of software only with explicit privileged status.

Discussion

Privileged status can be obtained, for example, by serving in the role of system administrator.

Related

Enhancement of · Compliance (1)

  • NIST-CM-11 User-installed Software NIST 800-53 control

Related control · Compliance (2)

  • NIST-AC-5 Separation of Duties NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-AC-6 Least Privilege NIST 800-53 control