AC-17(6)_protection-of-mechanism-information
DevOps & SecurityAC-17(6)_protection-of-mechanism-information is an Agent Skill for devops & security published in the CyberStrikeus/CyberStrike repository on GitHub: a SKILL.md instruction file an AI agent can load to do this task.
Protect information about remote access mechanisms from unauthorized use and disclosure.
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AC-17(6) Protection of Mechanism Information
Enhancement of: AC-17
High-Level Description
Family: Access Control (AC) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Remote access to organizational information by non-organizational entities can increase the risk of unauthorized use and disclosure about remote access mechanisms. The organization considers including remote access requirements in the information exchange agreements with other organizations, as applicable. Remote access requirements can also be included in rules of behavior (see PL-4 ) and access agreements (see PS-6).
What to Check
- Verify AC-17(6) Protection of Mechanism Information is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for AC-17(6)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control AC-17
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for AC-17(6) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Check IAM policies and access controls | cloud_audit_iam_policies |
| hackbrowser-mcp | Test web application access controls | browser_auth_test |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Protect information about remote access mechanisms from unauthorized use and disclosure.
Implementation Guidance
Remote access to organizational information by non-organizational entities can increase the risk of unauthorized use and disclosure about remote access mechanisms. The organization considers including remote access requirements in the information exchange agreements with other organizations, as applicable. Remote access requirements can also be included in rules of behavior (see PL-4 ) and access agreements (see PS-6).
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| AC-17(6) Protection of Mechanism Information not implemented | High | Access Control |
| AC-17(6) partially implemented | Medium | Incomplete Access Control |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - AC-17(6)
- NIST SP 800-53A Rev 5 (Assessment Procedures)
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Full Catalog
Checklist
- Control documented in SSP
- Implementation evidence collected
- Operating effectiveness validated
- Continuous monitoring in place
- Related controls (AT-2, AT-3, PS-6) reviewed