SEA-16 ยท Non-Modifiable Executable Programs

Control Description

Mechanisms exist to utilize non-modifiable executable programs that load and execute the operating environment and applications from hardware-enforced, read-only media.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization utilize non-modifiable executable programs that load and execute the operating environment and applications from hardware-enforced, read-only media?

Control Weighting
1
Validation Cadence
Annual
NIST CSF Function
Protect
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Tiers
Applicable SCRM tier levels for this control
Tier 3 - Tactical