SC-5(1)_restrict-ability-to-attack-other-systems
DevOps & SecurityRestrict the ability of individuals to launch the following denial-of-service attacks against other systems: [organization-defined].
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SC-5(1) Restrict Ability to Attack Other Systems
Enhancement of: SC-5
High-Level Description
Family: System and Communications Protection (SC) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Restricting the ability of individuals to launch denial-of-service attacks requires the mechanisms commonly used for such attacks to be unavailable. Individuals of concern include hostile insiders or external adversaries who have breached or compromised the system and are using it to launch a denial-of-service attack. Organizations can restrict the ability of individuals to connect and transmit arbitrary information on the transport medium (i.e., wired networks, wireless networks, spoofed Internet protocol packets). Organizations can also limit the ability of individuals to use excessive system resources. Protection against individuals having the ability to launch denial-of-service attacks may be implemented on specific systems or boundary devices that prohibit egress to potential target systems.
What to Check
- Verify SC-5(1) Restrict Ability to Attack Other Systems is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for SC-5(1)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control SC-5
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for SC-5(1) 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 encryption and network controls | cloud_audit_encryption |
| nmap | Network scanning | nmap -sV --script ssl-enum-ciphers |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Restrict the ability of individuals to launch the following denial-of-service attacks against other systems: [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Restricting the ability of individuals to launch denial-of-service attacks requires the mechanisms commonly used for such attacks to be unavailable. Individuals of concern include hostile insiders or external adversaries who have breached or compromised the system and are using it to launch a denial-of-service attack. Organizations can restrict the ability of individuals to connect and transmit arbitrary information on the transport medium (i.e., wired networks, wireless networks, spoofed Internet protocol packets). Organizations can also limit the ability of individuals to use excessive system resources. Protection against individuals having the ability to launch denial-of-service attacks may be implemented on specific systems or boundary devices that prohibit egress to potential target systems.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| SC-5(1) Restrict Ability to Attack Other Systems not implemented | High | System and Communications Protection |
| SC-5(1) partially implemented | Medium | Incomplete System and Communications Protection |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-311 | Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - SC-5(1)
- 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 (none) reviewed