| name | MP-8(4)_classified-information |
| description | Downgrade system media containing classified information prior to release to individuals without required access authorizations. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","mp-8-4","mp","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["MP-8"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
MP-8(4) Classified Information
Enhancement of: MP-8
High-Level Description
Family: Media Protection (MP)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Downgrading of classified information uses approved sanitization tools, techniques, and procedures to transfer information confirmed to be unclassified from classified systems to unclassified media.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for MP-8(4) 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
Downgrade system media containing classified information prior to release to individuals without required access authorizations.
Implementation Guidance
Downgrading of classified information uses approved sanitization tools, techniques, and procedures to transfer information confirmed to be unclassified from classified systems to unclassified media.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| MP-8(4) Classified Information not implemented | Medium | Media Protection |
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