| name | MA-5(5)_non-system-maintenance |
| description | Ensure that non-escorted personnel performing maintenance activities not directly associated with the system but in the physical proximity of the syst |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ma-5-5","ma","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["MA-5"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
MA-5(5) Non-system Maintenance
Enhancement of: MA-5
High-Level Description
Family: Maintenance (MA)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Personnel who perform maintenance activities in other capacities not directly related to the system include physical plant personnel and custodial personnel.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for MA-5(5) 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 that non-escorted personnel performing maintenance activities not directly associated with the system but in the physical proximity of the system, have required access authorizations.
Implementation Guidance
Personnel who perform maintenance activities in other capacities not directly related to the system include physical plant personnel and custodial personnel.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| MA-5(5) Non-system Maintenance not implemented | Medium | Maintenance |
| MA-5(5) partially implemented |
