CCI-001249

The information system updates malicious code protection mechanisms only when directed by a privileged user.

Implementation Guidance

The organization being inspected/assessed configures the information system to update malicious code protection mechanisms only when directed by a privileged user. For information system components that have applicable STIGs or SRGs, the organization being inspected/assessed must comply with the STIG/SRG guidance that pertains to CCI 1249. This control enhancement may be appropriate for situations where for reasons of security or operational continuity, updates are only applied when selected/approved by designated organizational personnel.

Validation Procedures

The organization conducting the inspection/assessment examines the information system to ensure the organization being inspected/assessed configures the information system to update malicious code protection mechanisms only when directed by a privileged user. For information system components that have applicable STIGs or SRGs, the organization conducting the inspection/assessment evaluates the components to ensure that the organization being inspected/assessed has configured the information system in compliance with the applicable STIGs and SRGs pertaining to CCI 1249.

Compelling Evidence

1.) Applicable STIG/SRG checks pertaining to CCI 1249.

The controls below (if any) were marked by NIST as being related to CCI-001249.