| name | SA-3(1)_manage-preproduction-environment |
| description | Protect system preproduction environments commensurate with risk throughout the system development life cycle for the system, system component, or sys |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","sa-3-1","sa","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-16"] |
| chains_with | ["CM-2","CM-4","RA-3","RA-9","SA-4"] |
| prerequisites | ["SA-3"] |
| severity_boost | {"CM-2":"Chain with CM-2 for comprehensive security coverage","CM-4":"Chain with CM-4 for comprehensive security coverage","RA-3":"Chain with RA-3 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
SA-3(1) Manage Preproduction Environment
Enhancement of: SA-3
High-Level Description
Family: System and Services Acquisition (SA)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
The preproduction environment includes development, test, and integration environments. The program protection planning processes established by the Department of Defense are examples of managing the preproduction environment for defense contractors. Criticality analysis and the application of controls on developers also contribute to a more secure system development environment.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for SA-3(1) 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
Protect system preproduction environments commensurate with risk throughout the system development life cycle for the system, system component, or system service.
Implementation Guidance
The preproduction environment includes development, test, and integration environments. The program protection planning processes established by the Department of Defense are examples of managing the preproduction environment for defense contractors. Criticality analysis and the application of controls on developers also contribute to a more secure system development environment.
