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SA-4(1)

SA-4(1): Functional Properties of Security Controls

The organization requires the developer of the information system, system component, or information system service to provide a description of the functional properties of the security controls to be employed.

Supplemental

Functional properties of security controls describe the functionality (i.e., security capability, functions, or mechanisms) visible at the interfaces of the controls and specifically exclude functionality and data structures internal to the operation of the controls.

CIA Levels
Confidentiality	high
Integrity	high
Availability	high

Overlays
None

CSF Categories
None

Related Controls

The controls below (if any) were marked by NIST as being related to SA-4(1).

Control	Description
SA-5	The organization: a: Obtains administrator documentation for the information system, system component, or information system service that describes: 1: Secure configuration, installation, and operation of the system, component, or service; 2: Effective use and maintenance of security functions/mechanisms; and 3: Known vulnerabilities regarding configuration and use of administrative (i.e., privileged) functions; b: Obtains user documentation for the information system, system component, or information system service that describes: 1: User-accessible security functions/mechanisms and how to effectively use those security functions/mechanisms; 2: Methods for user interaction, which enables individuals to use the system, component, or service in a more secure manner; and 3: User responsibilities in maintaining the security of the system, component, or service; c: Documents attempts to obtain information system, system component, or information system service documentation when such documentation is either unavailable or nonexistent and takes [organization-defined actions] in response; d: Protects documentation as required, in accordance with the risk management strategy; and e: Distributes documentation to [organization-defined personnel or roles].

Control

Description

SA-5

The organization:

a: Obtains administrator documentation for the information system, system component, or information system service that describes:
- 1: Secure configuration, installation, and operation of the system, component, or service;
- 2: Effective use and maintenance of security functions/mechanisms; and
- 3: Known vulnerabilities regarding configuration and use of administrative (i.e., privileged) functions;

b: Obtains user documentation for the information system, system component, or information system service that describes:
- 1: User-accessible security functions/mechanisms and how to effectively use those security functions/mechanisms;
- 2: Methods for user interaction, which enables individuals to use the system, component, or service in a more secure manner; and
- 3: User responsibilities in maintaining the security of the system, component, or service;

c: Documents attempts to obtain information system, system component, or information system service documentation when such documentation is either unavailable or nonexistent and takes [organization-defined actions] in response;

d: Protects documentation as required, in accordance with the risk management strategy; and

e: Distributes documentation to [organization-defined personnel or roles].

Enhancements

The controls below (if any) add on to the requirements of SA-4(1).

Control	Description
No controls

Related CCIs

The CCIs below are tied to SA-4(1).

CCI	Definition
CCI-000623	Require the developer of the system, system component, or system service to provide a description of the functional properties of the controls to be implemented.