| name | MP-6(2)_equipment-testing |
| description | Test sanitization equipment and procedures [organization-defined] to ensure that the intended sanitization is being achieved. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","mp-6-2","mp","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["MP-6"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
MP-6(2) Equipment Testing
Enhancement of: MP-6
High-Level Description
Family: Media Protection (MP)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Testing of sanitization equipment and procedures may be conducted by qualified and authorized external entities, including federal agencies or external service providers.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for MP-6(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
Test sanitization equipment and procedures [organization-defined] to ensure that the intended sanitization is being achieved.
Implementation Guidance
Testing of sanitization equipment and procedures may be conducted by qualified and authorized external entities, including federal agencies or external service providers.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| MP-6(2) Equipment Testing not implemented | Medium | Media Protection |
| MP-6(2) partially implemented | Low |
