MP-5(3): Custodians

Control Family:

Media Protection

Parent Control:

MP-5: Media Transport

CSF v1.1 References:

PR.DS-1
PR.PT-2

Threats Addressed:

Tampering
Information Disclosure

Baselines:

(Not part of any baseline)

Previous Version:

NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4:
MP-5(3): Custodians

Control Statement

Employ an identified custodian during transport of system media outside of controlled areas.

Supplemental Guidance

Identified custodians provide organizations with specific points of contact during the media transport process and facilitate individual accountability. Custodial responsibilities can be transferred from one individual to another if an unambiguous custodian is identified.