| name | RA-3(3)_dynamic-threat-awareness |
| description | Determine the current cyber threat environment on an ongoing basis using [organization-defined]. |
| category | information-gathering |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ra-3-3","ra","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["AT-2"] |
| prerequisites | ["RA-3"] |
| severity_boost | {"AT-2":"Chain with AT-2 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
RA-3(3) Dynamic Threat Awareness
Enhancement of: RA-3
High-Level Description
Family: Risk Assessment (RA)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
The threat awareness information that is gathered feeds into the organization’s information security operations to ensure that procedures are updated in response to the changing threat environment. For example, at higher threat levels, organizations may change the privilege or authentication thresholds required to perform certain operations.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for RA-3(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 |
|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Determine the current cyber threat environment on an ongoing basis using [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
The threat awareness information that is gathered feeds into the organization’s information security operations to ensure that procedures are updated in response to the changing threat environment. For example, at higher threat levels, organizations may change the privilege or authentication thresholds required to perform certain operations.
Risk Assessment
