| name | Least Functionality (03.04.06)_least-functionality |
| description | Configure the system to provide only mission-essential capabilities. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-171","rev3","least functionality (03-04-06)","family-03.04","cui-protection","cmmc"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-16"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Least Functionality (03.04.06) Least Functionality
High-Level Description
Family: Configuration Management
Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3
Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Configure the system to provide only mission-essential capabilities.
Prohibit or restrict use of the following functions, ports, protocols, connections, and services: [organization-defined] .
Review the system [organization-defined] to identify unnecessary or nonsecure functions, ports, protocols, connections, and services.
Disable or remove functions, ports, protocols, connections, and services that are unnecessary or nonsecure.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for Least Functionality (03.04.06) 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
Configure the system to provide only mission-essential capabilities.
Prohibit or restrict use of the following functions, ports, protocols, connections, and services: [organization-defined] .
Review the system [organization-defined] to identify unnecessary or nonsecure functions, ports, protocols, connections, and services.
Disable or remove functions, ports, protocols, connections, and services that are unnecessary or nonsecure.