NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
CM-6
Configuration Management

Configuration Settings

Description

a. Establish and document configuration settings for components employed within the system that reflect the most restrictive mode consistent with operational requirements using [organization-defined parameter]; b. Implement the configuration settings; c. Identify, document, and approve any deviations from established configuration settings for [organization-defined parameter] based on [organization-defined parameter] ; and d. Monitor and control changes to the configuration settings in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

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