sc-36-2-synchronization

name	SC-36(2)_synchronization
description	Synchronize the following duplicate systems or system components: [organization-defined].
category	configuration
version	5.2.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["nist","sp800-53","rev5","sc-36-2","sc","enhancement"]
tech_stack	["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows","network"]
cwe_ids	["CWE-311"]
chains_with	["CP-9"]
prerequisites	["SC-36"]
severity_boost	{"CP-9":"Chain with CP-9 for comprehensive security coverage"}

SC-36(2) Synchronization

Enhancement of: SC-36

High-Level Description

Family: System and Communications Protection (SC) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

SC-36 and CP-9(6) require the duplication of systems or system components in distributed locations. The synchronization of duplicated and redundant services and data helps to ensure that information contained in the distributed locations can be used in the mission or business functions of organizations, as needed.

What to Check

• Verify SC-36(2) Synchronization is documented in SSP
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for SC-36(2)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control SC-36

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for SC-36(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 encryption and network controls	cloud_audit_encryption
nmap	Network scanning	nmap -sV --script ssl-enum-ciphers

Remediation Guide

Control Statement

Synchronize the following duplicate systems or system components: [organization-defined].

Implementation Guidance

SC-36 and CP-9(6) require the duplication of systems or system components in distributed locations. The synchronization of duplicated and redundant services and data helps to ensure that information contained in the distributed locations can be used in the mission or business functions of organizations, as needed.