| name | SR-4(2)_track-and-trace |
| description | Establish and maintain unique identification of the following systems and critical system components for tracking through the supply chain: [organizat |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","sr-4-2","sr","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["IA-2","IA-8","PE-16","PL-2"] |
| prerequisites | ["SR-4"] |
| severity_boost | {"IA-2":"Chain with IA-2 for comprehensive security coverage","IA-8":"Chain with IA-8 for comprehensive security coverage","PE-16":"Chain with PE-16 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
SR-4(2) Track and Trace
Enhancement of: SR-4
High-Level Description
Family: Supply Chain Risk Management (SR)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Tracking the unique identification of systems and system components during development and transport activities provides a foundational identity structure for the establishment and maintenance of provenance. For example, system components may be labeled using serial numbers or tagged using radio-frequency identification tags. Labels and tags can help provide better visibility into the provenance of a system or system component. A system or system component may have more than one unique identifier. Identification methods are sufficient to support a forensic investigation after a supply chain compromise or event.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for SR-4(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
Establish and maintain unique identification of the following systems and critical system components for tracking through the supply chain: [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Tracking the unique identification of systems and system components during development and transport activities provides a foundational identity structure for the establishment and maintenance of provenance. For example, system components may be labeled using serial numbers or tagged using radio-frequency identification tags. Labels and tags can help provide better visibility into the provenance of a system or system component. A system or system component may have more than one unique identifier. Identification methods are sufficient to support a forensic investigation after a supply chain compromise or event.
