SA-11(2)_threat-modeling-and-vulnerability-analyses
DevOps & SecurityRequire the developer of the system, system component, or system service to perform threat modeling and vulnerability analyses during development and
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SA-11(2) Threat Modeling and Vulnerability Analyses
Enhancement of: SA-11
High-Level Description
Family: System and Services Acquisition (SA) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Systems, system components, and system services may deviate significantly from the functional and design specifications created during the requirements and design stages of the system development life cycle. Therefore, updates to threat modeling and vulnerability analyses of those systems, system components, and system services during development and prior to delivery are critical to the effective operation of those systems, components, and services. Threat modeling and vulnerability analyses at this stage of the system development life cycle ensure that design and implementation changes have been accounted for and that vulnerabilities created because of those changes have been reviewed and mitigated.
What to Check
- Verify SA-11(2) Threat Modeling and Vulnerability Analyses is documented in SSP
- Validate all 4 control requirements are implemented
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for SA-11(2)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control SA-11
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for SA-11(2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Require the developer of the system, system component, or system service to perform threat modeling and vulnerability analyses during development and the subsequent testing and evaluation of the system, component, or service that: Uses the following contextual information: [organization-defined]; Employs the following tools and methods: [organization-defined]; Conducts the modeling and analyses at the following level of rigor: [organization-defined] ; and Produces evidence that meets the following acceptance criteria: [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Systems, system components, and system services may deviate significantly from the functional and design specifications created during the requirements and design stages of the system development life cycle. Therefore, updates to threat modeling and vulnerability analyses of those systems, system components, and system services during development and prior to delivery are critical to the effective operation of those systems, components, and services. Threat modeling and vulnerability analyses at this stage of the system development life cycle ensure that design and implementation changes have been accounted for and that vulnerabilities created because of those changes have been reviewed and mitigated.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| SA-11(2) Threat Modeling and Vulnerability Analyses not implemented | Medium | System and Services Acquisition |
| SA-11(2) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete System and Services Acquisition |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-16 | Configuration |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - SA-11(2)
- 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 (PM-15, RA-3, RA-5) reviewed