Control
Monitor the use of maintenance tools that execute with increased privilege.
Discussion
Maintenance tools that execute with increased system privilege can result in unauthorized access to organizational information and assets that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Related controls
Need MA-3(5) implemented and evidenced?
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