NIST SP 800-171
Control 3.14.1
Identify and Remediate System Flaws in a Timely Manner
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Official Requirement
Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.
What This Means in Plain English
When security vulnerabilities or system bugs are discovered, they must be identified, documented, and fixed promptly. This includes applying security patches, firmware updates, and software fixes according to a defined schedule.
How Petronella Implements This Control
Petronella Technology Group implements this control through:
- Monthly patch management cycle using Microsoft WSUS and Intune for automated deployment
- CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight identifying vulnerabilities across the endpoint fleet
- FortiGate firmware update schedule aligned with vendor security advisories
- Risk-based patching SLAs: Critical (48 hours), High (7 days), Medium (30 days), Low (90 days)
- ComplianceArmor tracking flaw identification, reporting, and remediation status
Assessment Guidance
Assessors will review patch management procedures and compliance rates, verify that critical patches are applied within defined SLAs, check that all systems are included in the patching process, and confirm that flaw remediation is tracked.
Common Implementation Gaps
- No patch management process
- Patches not applied for months after release
- Some systems excluded from patch management
- No defined SLAs for patching based on severity
- Patch compliance not tracked or reported
Cross-Framework Mapping
| Framework | Mapped Controls |
|---|---|
| NIST SP 800-53 | SI-2 |
| PCI DSS | Req 6.2 - Protect all system components from known vulnerabilities |
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