| name | CA-6(1)_joint-authorization-intra-organization |
| description | Employ a joint authorization process for the system that includes multiple authorizing officials from the same organization conducting the authorizati |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ca-6-1","ca","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["AC-6"] |
| prerequisites | ["CA-6"] |
| severity_boost | {"AC-6":"Chain with AC-6 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
CA-6(1) Joint Authorization — Intra-organization
Enhancement of: CA-6
High-Level Description
Family: Assessment, Authorization, and Monitoring (CA)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Assigning multiple authorizing officials from the same organization to serve as co-authorizing officials for the system increases the level of independence in the risk-based decision-making process. It also implements the concepts of separation of duties and dual authorization as applied to the system authorization process. The intra-organization joint authorization process is most relevant for connected systems, shared systems, and systems with multiple information owners.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CA-6(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
Employ a joint authorization process for the system that includes multiple authorizing officials from the same organization conducting the authorization.
Implementation Guidance
Assigning multiple authorizing officials from the same organization to serve as co-authorizing officials for the system increases the level of independence in the risk-based decision-making process. It also implements the concepts of separation of duties and dual authorization as applied to the system authorization process. The intra-organization joint authorization process is most relevant for connected systems, shared systems, and systems with multiple information owners.
