External System Services (03.16.03)_external-system-services
DevOps & SecurityRequire the providers of external system services used for the processing, storage, or transmission of CUI to comply with the following security re...
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External System Services (03.16.03) External System Services
High-Level Description
Family: System and Services Acquisition Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Require the providers of external system services used for the processing, storage, or transmission of CUI to comply with the following security requirements: [organization-defined]. Define and document user roles and responsibilities with regard to external system services, including shared responsibilities with external service providers. Implement processes, methods, and techniques to monitor security requirement compliance by external service providers on an ongoing basis.
What to Check
- Verify External System Services (03.16.03) External System Services is implemented for CUI systems
- Review SSP documentation for External System Services (03.16.03)
- Validate CMMC Level 2 assessment objective for External System Services (03.16.03)
- Confirm POA&M addresses any gaps for External System Services (03.16.03)
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for External System Services (03.16.03) 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
Require the providers of external system services used for the processing, storage, or transmission of CUI to comply with the following security requirements: [organization-defined]. Define and document user roles and responsibilities with regard to external system services, including shared responsibilities with external service providers. Implement processes, methods, and techniques to monitor security requirement compliance by external service providers on an ongoing basis.
Supplemental Guidance
External system services are provided by external service providers. Organizations establish relationships with external service providers in a variety of ways, including through business partnerships, contracts, interagency agreements, lines of business arrangements, licensing agreements, joint ventures, and supply chain exchanges. The responsibility for managing risks from the use of external system services remains with the organization charged with protecting CUI. Service-level agreements define expectations of performance, describe measurable outcomes, and identify remedies, mitigations, and response requirements for instances of noncompliance. Information from external service providers regarding the specific functions, ports, protocols, and services used in the provision of such services can be useful when there is a need to understand the trade-offs involved in restricting certain functions and services or blocking certain ports and protocols. This requirement is related to 03.01.20.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| External System Services (03.16.03) External System Services not implemented | Medium | CUI Protection - System and Services Acquisition |
| External System Services (03.16.03) partially implemented (POA&M) | Low | CMMC certification risk |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
Checklist
- SSP documents External System Services (03.16.03) implementation
- Evidence of operating effectiveness collected
- POA&M addresses any gaps
- CMMC assessment objective met
- Continuous monitoring active