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PS-2: POSITION RISK DESIGNATION

  • FedRAMP Baseline Membership PS-2:
  • LOW
  • MODERATE
  • HIGH

FedRAMP Bracketology

Use the FedRAMP Control Membership information above to determine if a control or control enhancement is required for each Impact Baseline — LOW, MODERATE, or HIGH

Click on the panel below each control or control enhancement to review the FedRAMP Impact Baseline-specific control configuration requirements for each of the [BRACKETS] in each control and/or control enhancement.

Review and use Additional Requirements and Guidance to build FedRAMP-compliant controls for your risk-based cybersecurity program.

To change the baseline view in the panel, click on LOW, MODERATE, or HIGH when the panel is open

Panels only appear where there are [BRACKETS] in the control or enhancement or where there is FedRAMP-specific requirements or guidance available.

The organization:

    • a. Assigns a risk designation to all organizational positions;
    • b. Establishes screening criteria for individuals filling those positions; and
    • c. Reviews and updates position risk designations [Assignment: organization-defined frequency].

Click Low | Moderate | High below to see FedRAMP control configuration information. It's in BOLD.

The organization:

  • a. Assigns a risk designation to all organizational positions;
  • b. Establishes screening criteria for individuals filling those positions; and
  • c. Reviews and updates position risk designations at least every three (3) years.

The organization:

  • a. Assigns a risk designation to all organizational positions;
  • b. Establishes screening criteria for individuals filling those positions; and
  • c. Reviews and updates position risk designations at least every three (3) years.

The organization:

  • a. Assigns a risk designation to all organizational positions;
  • b. Establishes screening criteria for individuals filling those positions; and
  • c. Reviews and updates position risk designations at least annually.

SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE

Position risk designations reflect Office of Personnel Management policy and guidance. Risk designations can guide and inform the types of authorizations individuals receive when accessing organizational information and information systems. Position screening criteria include explicit information security role appointment requirements (e.g., training, security clearances).

CONTROL ENHANCEMENTS

NO CONTROL ENHANCEMENTS

REFERENCES:

  • 5 C.F.R. 731.106