| name | Information Location (03.04.11)_information-location |
| description | Identify and document the location of CUI and the system components on which the information is processed and stored. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-171","rev3","information location (03-04-11)","family-03.04","cui-protection","cmmc"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-16"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Information Location (03.04.11) Information Location
High-Level Description
Family: Configuration Management
Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3
Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Identify and document the location of CUI and the system components on which the information is processed and stored.
Document changes to the system or system component location where CUI is processed and stored.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for Information Location (03.04.11) implementation description and responsible parties.
Step 2: Assess Implementation
# Verify security controls protecting CUI
# Check access controls, encryption, monitoring as applicable
# For Linux systems:
ls -la /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "CUI\|controlled" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
# For cloud:
# Use cloud-audit-mcp tools to assess posture
Step 3: CMMC Assessment Validation
Verify this requirement passes CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology per SP 800-171A Rev 3.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud CUI environment | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | SSP and POA&M review | Documentation analysis |
Remediation Guide
Requirement Statement
Identify and document the location of CUI and the system components on which the information is processed and stored.
Document changes to the system or system component location where CUI is processed and stored.
Supplemental Guidance
Information location addresses the need to understand the specific system components where CUI is being processed and stored and the users who have access to CUI so that appropriate protection mechanisms can be provided, including information flow controls, access controls, and information management.
