| name | CA-5(1)_automation-support-for-accuracy-and-currency |
| description | Ensure the accuracy, currency, and availability of the plan of action and milestones for the system using [organization-defined]. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ca-5-1","ca","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["CA-5"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
CA-5(1) Automation Support for Accuracy and Currency
Enhancement of: CA-5
High-Level Description
Family: Assessment, Authorization, and Monitoring (CA)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Using automated tools helps maintain the accuracy, currency, and availability of the plan of action and milestones and facilitates the coordination and sharing of security and privacy information throughout the organization. Such coordination and information sharing help to identify systemic weaknesses or deficiencies in organizational systems and ensure that appropriate resources are directed at the most critical system vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CA-5(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
Ensure the accuracy, currency, and availability of the plan of action and milestones for the system using [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Using automated tools helps maintain the accuracy, currency, and availability of the plan of action and milestones and facilitates the coordination and sharing of security and privacy information throughout the organization. Such coordination and information sharing help to identify systemic weaknesses or deficiencies in organizational systems and ensure that appropriate resources are directed at the most critical system vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
