+CM-10 Software Usage Restrictions
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CM-10 Software Usage Restrictions
Control
- Use software and associated documentation in accordance with contract agreements and copyright laws;
- Track the use of software and associated documentation protected by quantity licenses to control copying and distribution; and
- 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.
Assessment Objective
- software and associated documentation are used in accordance with contract agreements and copyright laws;
- the use of software and associated documentation protected by quantity licenses is tracked to control copying and distribution;
- the use of peer-to-peer file sharing technology is controlled and documented to ensure that peer-to-peer file sharing is not used for the unauthorized distribution, display, performance, or reproduction of copyrighted work.
Assessment Method
Examine
Configuration management policy
software usage restrictions
software contract agreements and copyright laws
site license documentation
list of software usage restrictions
software license tracking reports
configuration management plan
system security plan
system security plan
other relevant documents or records
Interview
Organizational personnel operating, using, and/or maintaining the system
organizational personnel with software license management responsibilities
organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
system/network administrators
1. Oversigt
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CM-10(01) Open-source Software
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Control
Establish the following restrictions on the use of open-source software: [Assignement: restrictions].
Discussion
Open-source software refers to software that is available in source code form. Certain software rights normally reserved for copyright holders are routinely provided under software license agreements that permit individuals to study, change, and improve the software. From a security perspective, the major advantage of open-source software is that it provides organizations with the ability to examine the source code. In some cases, there is an online community associated with the software that inspects, tests, updates, and reports on issues found in software on an ongoing basis. However, remediating vulnerabilities in open-source software may be problematic. There may also be licensing issues associated with open-source software, including the constraints on derivative use of such software. Open-source software that is available only in binary form may increase the level of risk in using such software.
Assessment Objective
[Assignement: restrictions] are established for the use of open-source software.
Assessment Method
Examine
Configuration management policy
software usage restrictions
software contract agreements and copyright laws
site license documentation
list of software usage restrictions
software license tracking reports
configuration management plan
system security plan
system security plan
other relevant documents or records
Interview
Organizational personnel operating, using, and/or maintaining the system
organizational personnel with software license management responsibilities
organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
system/network administrators
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1.1 Referencer
1.2 Identificerede krav
1.3 Relaterede reguleringer
2. Identificerede krav
3. Relaterede reguleringer
Reguleringer
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