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SC-1: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURES

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The organization:

    • a. Develops, documents, and disseminates to [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles]:
      1. A system and communications protection policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
      2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the system and communications protection policy and associated system and communications protection controls; and
    • b. Reviews and updates the current:
      1. System and communications protection policy [Assignment: organization-defined frequency]; and
      2. System and communications protection procedures [Assignment: organization-defined frequency].

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The organization:

  • a. Develops, documents, and disseminates to organization-defined personnel or roles:
    1. A system and communications protection policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
    2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the system and communications protection policy and associated system and communications protection controls; and
  • b. Reviews and updates the current:
    1. System and communications protection policy at least every three (3) years; and
    2. System and communications protection procedures at least annually.

The organization:

  • a. Develops, documents, and disseminates to organization-defined personnel or roles:
    1. A system and communications protection policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
    2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the system and communications protection policy and associated system and communications protection controls; and
  • b. Reviews and updates the current:
    1. System and communications protection policy at least every three (3) years; and
    2. System and communications protection procedures at least annually.

The organization:

  • a. Develops, documents, and disseminates to organization-defined personnel or roles:
    1. A system and communications protection policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
    2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the system and communications protection policy and associated system and communications protection controls; and
  • b. Reviews and updates the current:
    1. System and communications protection policy at least annually; and
    2. System and communications protection procedures at least annually or whenever a significant change occurs.

SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE

This control addresses the establishment of policy and procedures for the effective implementation of selected security controls and control enhancements in the SC family. Policy and procedures reflect applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. Security program policies and procedures at the organization level may make the need for system-specific policies and procedures unnecessary. The policy can be included as part of the general information security policy for organizations or conversely, can be represented by multiple policies reflecting the complex nature of certain organizations. The procedures can be established for the security program in general and for particular information systems, if needed. The organizational risk management strategy is a key factor in establishing policy and procedures.

CONTROL ENHANCEMENTS

NONE

REFERENCES:

  • NIST Special Publication 800-100
  • NIST Special Publication 800-12