| name | CM-7(3)_registration-compliance |
| description | Ensure compliance with [organization-defined]. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","cm-7-3","cm","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-16"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["CM-7"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
CM-7(3) Registration Compliance
Enhancement of: CM-7
High-Level Description
Family: Configuration Management (CM)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Organizations use the registration process to manage, track, and provide oversight for systems and implemented functions, ports, protocols, and services.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CM-7(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 |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Check configuration baselines | cloud_audit_config |
| AWS CLI | Review Config rules | aws configservice describe-config-rules |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Ensure compliance with [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Organizations use the registration process to manage, track, and provide oversight for systems and implemented functions, ports, protocols, and services.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| CM-7(3) Registration Compliance not implemented | Medium |