CM-6(2) Respond to Unauthorized Changes
Control enhancement of CM-6 Configuration Settings
Control
Take the following actions in response to unauthorized changes to [Assignment: configuration settings]: [Assignment: actions].
Discussion
Responses to unauthorized changes to configuration settings include alerting designated organizational personnel, restoring established configuration settings, or—in extreme cases—halting affected system processing.
Related controls
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