| name | MP-8(2)_equipment-testing |
| description | Test downgrading equipment and procedures [organization-defined] to ensure that downgrading actions are being achieved. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","mp-8-2","mp","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["MP-8"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
MP-8(2) Equipment Testing
Enhancement of: MP-8
High-Level Description
Family: Media Protection (MP)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
None.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for MP-8(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 downgrading equipment and procedures [organization-defined] to ensure that downgrading actions are being achieved.
Implementation Guidance
None.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| MP-8(2) Equipment Testing not implemented | Medium | Media Protection |
| MP-8(2) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Media Protection |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
