ps-3-3-information-requiring-special-protective-measures

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

• Verify PS-3(3) Information Requiring Special Protective Measures is documented in SSP
• Validate all 2 control requirements are implemented
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for PS-3(3)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control PS-3

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