ComplianceNIST 800-53 enhancement

NIST-SA-17(2) Security-relevant Components

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Framework
NIST SP 800-53 rev5 (5.2.0)
Family
SA System and Services Acquisition
Control
SA-17(2)

Control statement

Require the developer of the system, system component, or system service to: (a) Define security-relevant hardware, software, and firmware; and (b) Provide a rationale that the definition for security-relevant hardware, software, and firmware is complete.

Discussion

The security-relevant hardware, software, and firmware represent the portion of the system, component, or service that is trusted to perform correctly to maintain required security properties.

Related

Enhancement of · Compliance (1)

  • NIST-SA-17 Developer Security and Privacy Architecture and Design NIST 800-53 control

Related control · Compliance (2)

  • NIST-AC-25 Reference Monitor NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-SA-5 System Documentation NIST 800-53 control