CM-1: Configuration Management Policy and Procedures
NIST Baseline: Low Privacy Baseline: Yes
DIR Required By: 07/20/2023
Review Date: 06/26/2024
Purpose –
The Configuration Management Policy and associated controls describe the requirements for managing risks associated with configuring new information systems, controlling changes to information systems, configuration, and security settings. Requirements are also defined for reducing information security risk by implementing least functionality, an information system inventory, and software use restrictions.
Scope and Roles –
This policy applies to information resources owned or managed by Tarleton State University (Tarleton). The intended audience includes the Tarleton Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and information resource owners and custodians.
Compliance –
Configuration Management controls are implemented to ensure compliance with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Security Control Standards Catalog as required by Title 1 Texas Administrative Code §202.76 and Texas A&M University System Regulation 29.01.03, Information Security.
Implementation –
- The Tarleton Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), in coordination with information resource owners, shall develop, document, and disseminate to units a set of controls that addresses the Configuration Management for information resources. These controls should:
- Address purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
- Be consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
- The CISO, or their designee, shall review and update the Configuration Management controls as necessary.