| name | PS-3(3)_information-requiring-special-protective-measures |
| description | Verify that individuals accessing a system processing, storing, or transmitting information requiring special protection: Have valid access authorizat |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ps-3-3","ps","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["PS-3"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
PS-3(3) Information Requiring Special Protective Measures
Enhancement of: PS-3
High-Level Description
Family: Personnel Security (PS)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Organizational information that requires special protection includes controlled unclassified information. Personnel security criteria include position sensitivity background screening requirements.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PS-3(3) 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
Verify that individuals accessing a system processing, storing, or transmitting information requiring special protection:
Have valid access authorizations that are demonstrated by assigned official government duties; and
Satisfy [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Organizational information that requires special protection includes controlled unclassified information. Personnel security criteria include position sensitivity background screening requirements.
Risk Assessment
