| name | SA-2_allocation-of-resources |
| description | Determine the high-level information security and privacy requirements for the system or system service in mission and business process planning; |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","sa-2","sa"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-16"] |
| chains_with | ["PL-7","PM-3","PM-11","SA-9","SR-3","SR-5"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {"PL-7":"Chain with PL-7 for comprehensive security coverage","PM-3":"Chain with PM-3 for comprehensive security coverage","PM-11":"Chain with PM-11 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
SA-2 Allocation of Resources
High-Level Description
Family: System and Services Acquisition (SA)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Resource allocation for information security and privacy includes funding for system and services acquisition, sustainment, and supply chain-related risks throughout the system development life cycle.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for SA-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
Determine the high-level information security and privacy requirements for the system or system service in mission and business process planning;
Determine, document, and allocate the resources required to protect the system or system service as part of the organizational capital planning and investment control process; and
Establish a discrete line item for information security and privacy in organizational programming and budgeting documentation.
Implementation Guidance
Resource allocation for information security and privacy includes funding for system and services acquisition, sustainment, and supply chain-related risks throughout the system development life cycle.
Risk Assessment
