Sanitize equipment removed for off-site maintenance of any CUI
Maintenance · NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2
Requirement
Ensure equipment removed for off-site maintenance is sanitized of any CUI.
Discussion
This requirement addresses the information security aspects of system maintenance that are performed off-site and applies to all types of maintenance to any system component (including applications) conducted by a local or nonlocal entity (e.g., in-contract, warranty, in- house, software maintenance agreement). [SP 800-88] provides guidance on media sanitization.
How this affects your SPRS score
Under the DoD Assessment Methodology, a perfect SPRS score is 110. If this control is not met, 1 point is subtracted from your score.
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