Cyber Posture

NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family PS

PS-1Policy and Procedures

Develop, document, and disseminate to {{ insert: param, ps-1_prm_1 }}: {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.03 }} personnel security policy that: Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the personnel security policy and the associated personnel security controls; Designate an {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.04 }} to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the personnel security policy and procedures; and Review and update the current personnel security: Policy {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.05 }} and following {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.06 }} ; and Procedures {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.07 }} and following {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.08 }}.

Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC

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Weaknesses this control addresses (8)AI

CWEs ranked by how often they appear in real CVEs. The rationale describes how this control reduces exploitability of each weakness class.

CWE Name CVEs Why this control addresses it
CWE-862Missing Authorization8,680The required procedures explicitly address authorization checks for personnel actions, lowering the incidence of missing authorization.
CWE-284Improper Access Control4,832The policy establishes consistent rules for granting, reviewing, and revoking access based on personnel status, tangibly limiting improper access control.
CWE-287Improper Authentication4,730Personnel screening, identity verification, and access-agreement requirements support reliable authentication and reduce authentication bypass opportunities.
CWE-863Incorrect Authorization3,234Policy-driven user provisioning and review processes reduce incorrect authorization assignments arising from ad-hoc personnel decisions.
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management2,907Documented procedures for role definition, privilege assignment, and removal provide the management framework that prevents improper privilege management.
CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function2,567Policy mandates authentication and authorization for critical functions, ensuring these controls are not omitted for personnel-managed resources.
CWE-285Improper Authorization1,230Procedures define authorization decisions tied to hiring, transfer, and termination, reducing the likelihood of improper authorization decisions.
CWE-250Execution with Unnecessary Privileges305Personnel security policy and procedures enforce least-privilege assignment, periodic review, and revocation on termination or role change, directly reducing unnecessary privileges.

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