CM-14

  • Requirement

    Prevent the installation of [Assignment: organization-defined software and firmware components] without verification that the component has been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.

  • Discussion

    Software and firmware components prevented from installation unless signed with recognized and approved certificates include software and firmware version updates, patches, service packs, device drivers, and basic input/output system updates. Organizations can identify applicable software and firmware components by type, by specific items, or a combination of both. Digital signatures and organizational verification of such signatures is a method of code authentication.

More Info

  • Title

    Signed Components
  • Family

    Configuration Management
  • NIST 800-53B Baseline(s)

    • Related NIST 800-53 ID

      CM-7;SC-12;SC-13;SI-7

    NIST 800-53A Assessment Guidance

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