| name | MA-3(3)_prevent-unauthorized-removal |
| description | Prevent the removal of maintenance equipment containing organizational information by: Verifying that there is no organizational information contained |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ma-3-3","ma","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["MP-6"] |
| prerequisites | ["MA-3"] |
| severity_boost | {"MP-6":"Chain with MP-6 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
MA-3(3) Prevent Unauthorized Removal
Enhancement of: MA-3
High-Level Description
Family: Maintenance (MA)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Organizational information includes all information owned by organizations and any information provided to organizations for which the organizations serve as information stewards.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for MA-3(3) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Prevent the removal of maintenance equipment containing organizational information by:
Verifying that there is no organizational information contained on the equipment;
Sanitizing or destroying the equipment;
Retaining the equipment within the facility; or
Obtaining an exemption from [organization-defined] explicitly authorizing removal of the equipment from the facility.
Implementation Guidance
Organizational information includes all information owned by organizations and any information provided to organizations for which the organizations serve as information stewards.
Risk Assessment
