800-53|PE-3(5)

Title

TAMPER PROTECTION

Description

The organization employs [Assignment: organization-defined security safeguards] to [Selection (one or more): detect; prevent] physical tampering or alteration of [Assignment: organization-defined hardware components] within the information system.

Supplemental

Organizations may implement tamper detection/prevention at selected hardware components or tamper detection at some components and tamper prevention at other components. Tamper detection/prevention activities can employ many types of anti-tamper technologies including, for example, tamper-detection seals and anti-tamper coatings. Anti-tamper programs help to detect hardware alterations through counterfeiting and other supply chain-related risks.

Reference Item Details

Related: SA-12

Category: PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Parent Title: PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL

Family: PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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