| name | AT-3(5)_processing-personally-identifiable-information |
| description | Provide [organization-defined] with initial and [organization-defined] training in the employment and operation of personally identifiable information |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","at-3-5","at","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["PT-2","PT-3","PT-5","PT-6"] |
| prerequisites | ["AT-3"] |
| severity_boost | {"PT-2":"Chain with PT-2 for comprehensive security coverage","PT-3":"Chain with PT-3 for comprehensive security coverage","PT-5":"Chain with PT-5 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
AT-3(5) Processing Personally Identifiable Information
Enhancement of: AT-3
High-Level Description
Family: Awareness and Training (AT)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Personally identifiable information processing and transparency controls include the organization’s authority to process personally identifiable information and personally identifiable information processing purposes. Role-based training for federal agencies addresses the types of information that may constitute personally identifiable information and the risks, considerations, and obligations associated with its processing. Such training also considers the authority to process personally identifiable information documented in privacy policies and notices, system of records notices, computer matching agreements and notices, privacy impact assessments, PRIVACT statements, contracts, information sharing agreements, memoranda of understanding, and/or other documentation.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for AT-3(5) 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
Provide [organization-defined] with initial and [organization-defined] training in the employment and operation of personally identifiable information processing and transparency controls.
