SC-7(12)

Requirement

Implement [Assignment: organization-defined host-based boundary protection mechanisms] at [Assignment: organization-defined system components].

Discussion

Host-based boundary protection mechanisms include host-based firewalls. System components that employ host-based boundary protection mechanisms include servers, workstations, notebook computers, and mobile devices.

NIST 800-53A Assessment Guidance

Examine

[SELECT FROM: System and communications protection policy; procedures addressing boundary protection; system design documentation; boundary protection hardware and software; system configuration settings and associated documentation; system audit records; system security plan; other relevant documents or records].

Interview

[SELECT FROM: System/network administrators; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities; organizational personnel with boundary protection responsibilities; system users].

Test

[SELECT FROM: Mechanisms implementing host-based boundary protection capabilities].

ID	Assessment Objectives
SC-07(12)	<SC-07(12)_ODP[01] host-based boundary protection mechanisms> are implemented at <SC-07(12)_ODP[02] system components>.

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