pe-5-2-link-to-individual-identity

name	PE-5(2)_link-to-individual-identity
description	Link individual identity to receipt of output from output devices.
category	configuration
version	5.2.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["nist","sp800-53","rev5","pe-5-2","pe","enhancement"]
tech_stack	["any"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	["PE-5"]
severity_boost	{}

PE-5(2) Link to Individual Identity

Enhancement of: PE-5

High-Level Description

Family: Physical and Environmental Protection (PE) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

Methods for linking individual identity to the receipt of output from output devices include installing security functionality on facsimile machines, copiers, and printers. Such functionality allows organizations to implement authentication on output devices prior to the release of output to individuals.

What to Check

• Verify PE-5(2) Link to Individual Identity is documented in SSP
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for PE-5(2)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control PE-5

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PE-5(2) 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

Link individual identity to receipt of output from output devices.

Implementation Guidance

Methods for linking individual identity to the receipt of output from output devices include installing security functionality on facsimile machines, copiers, and printers. Such functionality allows organizations to implement authentication on output devices prior to the release of output to individuals.

Risk Assessment

Finding	Severity	Impact