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CM-10 Software Usage Restrictions

NIST SP 800-53 (controls) 5.1.1+u4
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Title

Software Usage Restrictions

Control

a. Use software and associated documentation in accordance with contract agreements and copyright laws;
b. Track the use of software and associated documentation protected by quantity licenses to control copying and distribution; and
c. Control and document the use of peer-to-peer file sharing technology to ensure that this capability is not used for the unauthorized distribution, display, performance, or reproduction of copyrighted work.

Discussion

Software license tracking can be accomplished by manual or automated methods, depending on organizational needs. Examples of contract agreements include software license agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

Related controls

ac-17, au-6, cm-7, cm-8, pm-30, sc-7

STIG rules that implement this control 0

No followed STIG rule cites a CCI indexed to this control (CCI list 2026-07-14).