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AC-19(4)_restrictions-for-classified-information

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Prohibit the use of unclassified mobile devices in facilities containing systems processing, storing, or transmitting classified information unless...

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AC-19(4) Restrictions for Classified Information

Enhancement of: AC-19

High-Level Description

Family: Access Control (AC) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

None.

What to Check

  • Verify AC-19(4) Restrictions for Classified Information is documented in SSP
  • Validate all 5 control requirements are implemented
  • Confirm control is operating effectively
  • Review evidence of continuous monitoring for AC-19(4)
  • Verify enhancement builds upon base control AC-19

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for AC-19(4) 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

ToolPurposeUsage
cloud-audit-mcpCheck IAM policies and access controlscloud_audit_iam_policies
hackbrowser-mcpTest web application access controlsbrowser_auth_test

Remediation Guide

Control Statement

Prohibit the use of unclassified mobile devices in facilities containing systems processing, storing, or transmitting classified information unless specifically permitted by the authorizing official; and Enforce the following restrictions on individuals permitted by the authorizing official to use unclassified mobile devices in facilities containing systems processing, storing, or transmitting classified information: Connection of unclassified mobile devices to classified systems is prohibited; Connection of unclassified mobile devices to unclassified systems requires approval from the authorizing official; Use of internal or external modems or wireless interfaces within the unclassified mobile devices is prohibited; and Unclassified mobile devices and the information stored on those devices are subject to random reviews and inspections by [organization-defined] , and if classified information is found, the incident handling policy is followed. Restrict the connection of classified mobile devices to classified systems in accordance with [organization-defined].

Implementation Guidance

None.

Risk Assessment

FindingSeverityImpact
AC-19(4) Restrictions for Classified Information not implementedHighAccess Control
AC-19(4) partially implementedMediumIncomplete Access Control

CWE Categories

CWE IDTitle
CWE-284Improper Access Control

References

Checklist

  • Control documented in SSP
  • Implementation evidence collected
  • Operating effectiveness validated
  • Continuous monitoring in place
  • Related controls (CM-8, IR-4) reviewed