💼 SA-5 System Documentation
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Description​
a. Obtain or develop administrator documentation for the system, system component, or system service that describes:
- Secure configuration, installation, and operation of the system, component, or service;
- Effective use and maintenance of security and privacy functions and mechanisms; and
- Known vulnerabilities regarding configuration and use of administrative or privileged functions;
b. Obtain or develop user documentation for the system, system component, or system service that describes:
- User-accessible security and privacy functions and mechanisms and how to effectively use those functions and mechanisms;
- Methods for user interaction, which enables individuals to use the system, component, or service in a more secure manner and protect individual privacy; and
- User responsibilities in maintaining the security of the system, component, or service and privacy of individuals;
c. Document attempts to obtain system, system component, or system service documentation when such documentation is either unavailable or nonexistent and take [Assignment: organization-defined actions] in response; and
d. Distribute documentation to [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles].
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