| name | SI-6(2)_automation-support-for-distributed-testing |
| description | Implement automated mechanisms to support the management of distributed security and privacy function testing. |
| category | input-validation |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","si-6-2","si","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-20"] |
| chains_with | ["SI-2"] |
| prerequisites | ["SI-6"] |
| severity_boost | {"SI-2":"Chain with SI-2 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
SI-6(2) Automation Support for Distributed Testing
Enhancement of: SI-6
High-Level Description
Family: System and Information Integrity (SI)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
The use of automated mechanisms to support the management of distributed function testing helps to ensure the integrity, timeliness, completeness, and efficacy of such testing.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for SI-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 |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Check integrity monitoring | cloud_audit_monitoring |
| AWS CLI | Review GuardDuty/Inspector | aws guardduty list-detectors |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Implement automated mechanisms to support the management of distributed security and privacy function testing.
Implementation Guidance
The use of automated mechanisms to support the management of distributed function testing helps to ensure the integrity, timeliness, completeness, and efficacy of such testing.
Risk Assessment
