CM-08.4 ยท Accountability Information

Control Description

Include in the system component inventory information, a means for identifying by {{ insert: param, cm-08.04_odp }} , individuals responsible and accountable for administering those components.

Impact Baselines
Security baselines where this control applies
Not in any baseline
Control Properties
SP800-53-enhancement
organization
Assurance
Enhancement
Control Statement
The control requirements

Include in the system component inventory information, a means for identifying by {{ insert: param, cm-08.04_odp }} , individuals responsible and accountable for administering those components.

Supplemental Guidance

Identifying individuals who are responsible and accountable for administering system components ensures that the assigned components are properly administered and that organizations can contact those individuals if some action is required (e.g., when the component is determined to be the source of a breach, needs to be recalled or replaced, or needs to be relocated).

Related NIST Controls
Other NIST 800-53 controls related to this one