| name | SR-10_inspection-of-systems-or-components |
| description | Inspect the following systems or system components [organization-defined] to detect tampering: [organization-defined]. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","sr-10","sr"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["AT-3","PM-30","SI-4","SI-7","SR-3","SR-4","SR-5","SR-9","SR-11"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {"AT-3":"Chain with AT-3 for comprehensive security coverage","PM-30":"Chain with PM-30 for comprehensive security coverage","SI-4":"Chain with SI-4 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
SR-10 Inspection of Systems or Components
High-Level Description
Family: Supply Chain Risk Management (SR)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
The inspection of systems or systems components for tamper resistance and detection addresses physical and logical tampering and is applied to systems and system components removed from organization-controlled areas. Indications of a need for inspection include changes in packaging, specifications, factory location, or entity in which the part is purchased, and when individuals return from travel to high-risk locations.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for SR-10 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
Inspect the following systems or system components [organization-defined] to detect tampering: [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
The inspection of systems or systems components for tamper resistance and detection addresses physical and logical tampering and is applied to systems and system components removed from organization-controlled areas. Indications of a need for inspection include changes in packaging, specifications, factory location, or entity in which the part is purchased, and when individuals return from travel to high-risk locations.
Risk Assessment
