pr-ma-02-prma-02

name	PR.MA-02_prma-02
description	Remote maintenance of organizational assets is approved, logged, and performed in a manner that prevents unauthorized access
category	authorization
version	2.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["nist","csf","v2.0","pr-ma-02","pr","subcategory"]
tech_stack	["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"]
cwe_ids	["CWE-284"]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	["Maintenance (PR.MA)"]
severity_boost	{}

PR.MA-02 PR.MA-02

Subcategory of: Maintenance (PR.MA)

High-Level Description

Function: PROTECT (PR) Framework: NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0

Remote maintenance of organizational assets is approved, logged, and performed in a manner that prevents unauthorized access

What to Check

• Verify PR.MA-02 PR.MA-02 outcome is achieved
• Review documentation and evidence for PR.MA-02
• Assess organizational maturity for PROTECT function
• Map to SP 800-53 controls that satisfy PR.MA-02

How to Test

Step 1: Identify Current Profile

Determine the organization's current and target CSF profile tier for PR.MA-02.

Step 2: Assess Outcome Achievement

# Review organizational policies and procedures
# Check for evidence that PR.MA-02 outcome is met
# Interview stakeholders responsible for PROTECT

Step 3: Map to Technical Controls

Identify which SP 800-53 controls implement this CSF outcome and verify their operating effectiveness.

Tools

Tool	Purpose	Usage
cloud-audit-mcp	Assess cloud security posture	cloud_audit_* tools
Manual Review	Policy and procedure review	Interviews and documentation

Remediation Guide

Achieve the PR.MA-02 PR.MA-02 outcome:

Remote maintenance of organizational assets is approved, logged, and performed in a manner that prevents unauthorized access

Risk Assessment

Finding	Severity	Impact
PR.MA-02 PR.MA-02 outcome not achieved	High	PROTECT Function Gap

CWE Categories

CWE ID	Title
CWE-284	Improper Access Control

References