| name | PM-6_measures-of-performance |
| description | Develop, monitor, and report on the results of information security and privacy measures of performance. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","pm-6","pm"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["CA-7","PM-9"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {"CA-7":"Chain with CA-7 for comprehensive security coverage","PM-9":"Chain with PM-9 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
PM-6 Measures of Performance
High-Level Description
Family: Program Management (PM)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Measures of performance are outcome-based metrics used by an organization to measure the effectiveness or efficiency of the information security and privacy programs and the controls employed in support of the program. To facilitate security and privacy risk management, organizations consider aligning measures of performance with the organizational risk tolerance as defined in the risk management strategy.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PM-6 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
Develop, monitor, and report on the results of information security and privacy measures of performance.
Implementation Guidance
Measures of performance are outcome-based metrics used by an organization to measure the effectiveness or efficiency of the information security and privacy programs and the controls employed in support of the program. To facilitate security and privacy risk management, organizations consider aligning measures of performance with the organizational risk tolerance as defined in the risk management strategy.
Risk Assessment
