MP-8 Media Downgrading
Review MP-8
1. Set its parameters
No parameters to set for MP-8.
2. Record its status
a.Establish [Assignment: organization-defined system media downgrading process] that includes employing downgrading mechanisms with strength and integrity commensurate with the security category or classification of the information;
b.Verify that the system media downgrading process is commensurate with the security category and/or classification level of the information to be removed and the access authorizations of the potential recipients of the downgraded information;
c.Identify [Assignment: organization-defined system media requiring downgrading] ; and
d.Downgrade the identified system media using the established process.
Discussion
Media downgrading applies to digital and non-digital media subject to release outside of the organization, whether the media is considered removable or not. When applied to system media, the downgrading process removes information from the media, typically by security category or classification level, such that the information cannot be retrieved or reconstructed. Downgrading of media includes redacting information to enable wider release and distribution. Downgrading ensures that empty space on the media is devoid of information.
Enhancements
Review MP-8(1)
1. Set its parameters
No parameters to set for MP-8(1).
2. Record its status
Document system media downgrading actions.
Discussion
Organizations can document the media downgrading process by providing information, such as the downgrading technique employed, the identification number of the downgraded media, and the identity of the individual that authorized and/or performed the downgrading action.
Review MP-8(2)
1. Set its parameters
No parameters to set for MP-8(2).
2. Record its status
Test downgrading equipment and procedures [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] to ensure that downgrading actions are being achieved.
Discussion
None.
Review MP-8(3)
1. Set its parameters
No parameters to set for MP-8(3).
2. Record its status
Downgrade system media containing controlled unclassified information prior to public release.
Discussion
The downgrading of controlled unclassified information uses approved sanitization tools, techniques, and procedures.
Review MP-8(4)
1. Set its parameters
No parameters to set for MP-8(4).
2. Record its status
Downgrade system media containing classified information prior to release to individuals without required access authorizations.
Discussion
Downgrading of classified information uses approved sanitization tools, techniques, and procedures to transfer information confirmed to be unclassified from classified systems to unclassified media.
No Enhancements match this Baseline.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Crosswalk
No ISO 27001 mapping published for this control.