AT.L2-3.2.1 Role-Based Risk Awareness

Ensure that managers, systems administrators, and users of organizational systems are made aware of the security risks associated with their activities and of the applicable policies, standards, and procedures related to the security of those systems.

Source: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 3.2.1

Discussion: Organizations determine the content and frequency of security awareness training and security awareness techniques based on the specific organizational requirements and the systems to which personnel have authorized access. The content includes a basic understanding of the need for information security and user actions to maintain security and to respond to suspected security incidents. The content also addresses awareness of the need for operations security. Security awareness techniques include: formal training; offering supplies inscribed with security reminders; generating email advisories or notices from organizational officials; displaying logon screen messages; displaying security awareness posters; and conducting information security awareness events. [SP 800-50] provides guidance on security awareness and training programs.

Assessment Objectives:

Determine if:

Examine: [SELECT FROM: Security awareness and training policy; procedures addressing security awareness training implementation; relevant codes of federal regulations; security awareness training curriculum; security awareness training materials; security plan; training records; other relevant documents or records].

Interview: [SELECT FROM: Personnel with responsibilities for security awareness training; personnel with information security responsibilities; personnel composing the general system user community].

Test: [SELECT FROM: Mechanisms managing security awareness training; mechanisms managing role-based security training].

SPRS Score: 5

POA&M Allowed: No