NIST 800-53 rev.5/Configuration Management/235 of 1011
CM-03 (01)Configuration Change Control | Automated Documentation, Notification, and Prohibition of Changes
Control family: Configuration Management
Control description
Use [Assignment: organization-defined automated mechanisms] to:
(a) Document proposed changes to the system;
(b) Notify [Assignment: organization-defined approval authorities] of proposed changes to the system and request change approval;
(c) Highlight proposed changes to the system that have not been approved or disapproved within [Assignment: organization-defined time period];
(d) Prohibit changes to the system until designated approvals are received;
(e) Document all changes to the system; and
(f) Notify [Assignment: organization-defined personnel] when approved changes to the system are completed.
How to implement
Coming in phase 2Step-by-step guidance for implementing this control on Microsoft Azure, using services such as Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Entra ID. It will be matched to your environment.