id: "SA-08(29)" title: "Repeatable and Documented Procedures" family: "SA" family_name: "System and Services Acquisition" sort_id: "sa-08.29" priority: "P1" implementation_level: "system" parent: "SA-08" enhancement: True
Statement
Implement the security design principle of repeatable and documented procedures in {{ insert: param, sa-08.29_odp }}.
Guidance
The principle of repeatable and documented procedures states that the techniques and methods employed to construct a system component permit the same component to be completely and correctly reconstructed at a later time. Repeatable and documented procedures support the development of a component that is identical to the component created earlier, which may be in widespread use. In the case of other system artifacts (e.g., documentation and testing results), repeatability supports consistency and the ability to inspect the artifacts. Repeatable and documented procedures can be introduced at various stages within the system development life cycle and contribute to the ability to evaluate assurance claims for the system. Examples include systematic procedures for code development and review, procedures for the configuration management of development tools and system artifacts, and procedures for system delivery.
Assessment Objective
{{ insert: param, sa-08.29_odp }} implement the security design principle of repeatable and documented procedures.
System and services acquisition policy
procedures addressing the security design principle of repeatable and documented procedures used in the specification, design, development, implementation, and modification of the system
system design documentation
security and privacy requirements and specifications for the system
system security and privacy architecture
system security plan
other relevant documents or records
Organizational personnel with the responsibility for determining system security and privacy requirements
organizational personnel with system specification, design, development, implementation, and modification responsibilities
system developers
organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
Organizational processes for applying the security design principle of repeatable and documented procedures in system specification, design, development, implementation, and modification
mechanisms supporting the application of the security design principle of repeatable and documented procedures in system specification, design, development, implementation, and modification
mechanisms that enforce security policies