SA-16

Requirement

Require the developer of the system, system component, or system service to provide the following training on the correct use and operation of the implemented security and privacy functions, controls, and/or mechanisms: [Assignment: organization-defined training].

Discussion

Developer-provided training applies to external and internal (in-house) developers. Training personnel is essential to ensuring the effectiveness of the controls implemented within organizational systems. Types of training include web-based and computer-based training, classroom-style training, and hands-on training (including micro-training). Organizations can also request training materials from developers to conduct in-house training or offer self-training to organizational personnel. Organizations determine the type of training necessary and may require different types of training for different security and privacy functions, controls, and mechanisms.

NIST 800-53A Assessment Guidance

Examine

[SELECT FROM: System and services acquisition policy; system and services acquisition procedures; procedures addressing developer-provided training; solicitation documentation; acquisition documentation; service level agreements; acquisition contracts for the system, system component, or system service; organizational security and privacy training policy; developer-provided training materials; training records; system security plan; privacy plan; privacy impact assessment; privacy risk assessment documentation; other relevant documents or records].

Interview

[SELECT FROM: Organizational personnel with system and service acquisition responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security and privacy responsibilities; system developer; external or internal (in-house) developers with training responsibilities for the system, system component, or information system service].

ID	Assessment Objectives
SA-16	the developer of the system, system component, or system service is required to provide <SA-16_ODP training> on the correct use and operation of the implemented security and privacy functions, controls, and/or mechanisms.

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