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CM-03(08) Prevent or Restrict Configuration Changes

NIST SP 800-53 (controls) 5.1.1+u4
All changes in this version
first version loaded CM part of CM-3

Title

Prevent or Restrict Configuration Changes

Control

Prevent or restrict changes to the configuration of the system under the following circumstances: [Assignment: circumstances].

Discussion

System configuration changes can adversely affect critical system security and privacy functionality. Change restrictions can be enforced through automated mechanisms.

Parameters

cm-03.08_odp: circumstances

Assessment objective

CM-03(08) changes to the configuration of the system are prevented or restricted under [Assignment: circumstances].

STIG rules that implement this control 0

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