Authentication Feedback (03.05.11)_authentication-feedback
DevOps & SecurityAuthentication Feedback
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Authentication Feedback (03.05.11) Authentication Feedback
High-Level Description
Family: Identification and Authentication Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Authentication Feedback
What to Check
- Verify Authentication Feedback (03.05.11) Authentication Feedback is implemented for CUI systems
- Review SSP documentation for Authentication Feedback (03.05.11)
- Validate CMMC Level 2 assessment objective for Authentication Feedback (03.05.11)
- Confirm POA&M addresses any gaps for Authentication Feedback (03.05.11)
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for Authentication Feedback (03.05.11) implementation description and responsible parties.
Step 2: Assess Implementation
# Verify security controls protecting CUI
# Check access controls, encryption, monitoring as applicable
# For Linux systems:
ls -la /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "CUI\|controlled" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
# For cloud:
# Use cloud-audit-mcp tools to assess posture
Step 3: CMMC Assessment Validation
Verify this requirement passes CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology per SP 800-171A Rev 3.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud CUI environment | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | SSP and POA&M review | Documentation analysis |
Remediation Guide
Requirement Statement
Implement Authentication Feedback per NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3.
Supplemental Guidance
Authentication feedback does not provide information that would allow unauthorized individuals to compromise authentication mechanisms. For example, for desktop or notebook systems with relatively large monitors, the threat may be significant (commonly referred to as shoulder surfing). For mobile devices with small displays, this threat may be less significant and is balanced against the increased likelihood of input errors due to small keyboards. Therefore, the means of obscuring authenticator feedback is selected accordingly. Obscuring feedback includes displaying asterisks when users type passwords into input devices or displaying feedback for a limited time before fully obscuring it.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication Feedback (03.05.11) Authentication Feedback not implemented | High | CUI Protection - Identification and Authentication |
| Authentication Feedback (03.05.11) partially implemented (POA&M) | Medium | CMMC certification risk |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication |
References
Checklist
- SSP documents Authentication Feedback (03.05.11) implementation
- Evidence of operating effectiveness collected
- POA&M addresses any gaps
- CMMC assessment objective met
- Continuous monitoring active