| name | Baseline Configuration (03.04.01)_baseline-configuration |
| description | Develop and maintain under configuration control, a current baseline configuration of the system. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-171","rev3","baseline configuration (03-04-01)","family-03.04","cui-protection","cmmc"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-16"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Baseline Configuration (03.04.01) Baseline Configuration
High-Level Description
Family: Configuration Management
Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3
Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Develop and maintain under configuration control, a current baseline configuration of the system.
Review and update the baseline configuration of the system [organization-defined] and when system components are installed or modified.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for Baseline Configuration (03.04.01) implementation description and responsible parties.
Step 2: Assess Implementation
# Verify security controls protecting CUI
# Check access controls, encryption, monitoring as applicable
# For Linux systems:
ls -la /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "CUI\|controlled" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
# For cloud:
# Use cloud-audit-mcp tools to assess posture
Step 3: CMMC Assessment Validation
Verify this requirement passes CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology per SP 800-171A Rev 3.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud CUI environment | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | SSP and POA&M review | Documentation analysis |
Remediation Guide
Requirement Statement
Develop and maintain under configuration control, a current baseline configuration of the system.
Review and update the baseline configuration of the system [organization-defined] and when system components are installed or modified.
Supplemental Guidance
Baseline configurations for the system and system components include aspects of connectivity, operation, and communications. Baseline configurations are documented, formally reviewed, and agreed-upon specifications for the system or configuration items within the system. Baseline configurations serve as a basis for future builds, releases, or changes to the system and include information about system components, operational procedures, network topology, and the placement of components in the system architecture. Maintaining baseline configurations requires creating new baselines as the system changes over time. Baseline configurations of the system reflect the current enterprise architecture.
