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SA-12 (11)

SA-12 (11): Penetration Testing / Analysis Of Elements, Processes, And Actors

The organization employs [Selection (one or more): organizational analysis, independent third-party analysis, organizational penetration testing, independent third-party penetration testing] of [Assignment: organization-defined supply chain elements, processes, and actors] associated with the information system, system component, or information system service.

Supplemental

This control enhancement addresses analysis and/or testing of the supply chain, not just delivered items. Supply chain elements are information technology products or product components that contain programmable logic and that are critically important to information system functions. Supply chain processes include, for example: (i) hardware, software, and firmware development processes; (ii) shipping/handling procedures; (iii) personnel and physical security programs; (iv) configuration management tools/measures to maintain provenance; or (v) any other programs, processes, or procedures associated with the production/distribution of supply chain elements. Supply chain actors are individuals with specific roles and responsibilities in the supply chain. The evidence generated during analyses and testing of supply chain elements, processes, and actors is documented and used to inform organizational risk management activities and decisions.

CIA Levels
Confidentiality	high
Integrity	high
Availability	high

Overlays
None

Related Controls

The controls below (if any) were marked by NIST as being related to SA-12 (11).

Control	Description
RA-5	The organization: RA-5a.: Scans for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications [Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system/applications are identified and reported; RA-5b.: Employs vulnerability scanning tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: RA-5b.1.: Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations; RA-5b.2.: Formatting checklists and test procedures; and RA-5b.3.: Measuring vulnerability impact; RA-5c.: Analyzes vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments; RA-5d.: Remediates legitimate vulnerabilities [Assignment: organization-defined response times] in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk; and RA-5e.: Shares information obtained from the vulnerability scanning process and security control assessments with [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other information systems (i.e., systemic weaknesses or deficiencies).

Control

Description

RA-5

The organization:

RA-5a.: Scans for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications [Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system/applications are identified and reported;

RA-5b.: Employs vulnerability scanning tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for:
- RA-5b.1.: Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations;
- RA-5b.2.: Formatting checklists and test procedures; and
- RA-5b.3.: Measuring vulnerability impact;

RA-5c.: Analyzes vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments;

RA-5d.: Remediates legitimate vulnerabilities [Assignment: organization-defined response times] in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk; and

RA-5e.: Shares information obtained from the vulnerability scanning process and security control assessments with [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other information systems (i.e., systemic weaknesses or deficiencies).

Enhancements

The controls below (if any) add on to the requirements of SA-12 (11).

Control	Description
No controls

Related CCIs

The CCIs below are tied to SA-12 (11).

CCI	Definition
CCI-003214	The organization employs organizational analysis, independent third-party analysis, organizational penetration testing and/or independent third-party penetration testing of organization-defined supply chain elements, processes, and actors associated with the information system, system component, or information system service.
CCI-003215	The organization defines the supply chain elements, processes, and actors associated with the information system, system component, or information system service for organizational analysis, independent third-party analysis, organizational penetration testing and/or independent third-party penetration testing.