NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family IA
IA-1Policy and Procedures
Develop, document, and disseminate to {{ insert: param, ia-1_prm_1 }}: {{ insert: param, ia-01_odp.03 }} identification and authentication policy that: Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the identification and authentication policy and the associated identification and authentication controls; Designate an {{ insert: param, ia-01_odp.04 }} to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the identification and authentication policy and procedures; and Review and update the current identification and authentication: Policy {{ insert: param, ia-01_odp.05 }} and following {{ insert: param, ia-01_odp.06 }} ; and Procedures {{ insert: param, ia-01_odp.07 }} and following {{ insert: param, ia-01_odp.08 }}.
Last updated: 20 August 2026 13:14 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (6)AI-assisted
CWEs ranked by how often they appear in real CVEs. The rationale describes how this control reduces exploitability of each weakness class.
| CWE | Name | CVEs | Why this control addresses it |
|---|---|---|---|
CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | 5,200+ | Documented IA policy and procedures require proper authentication mechanisms to be defined and followed, reducing improper authentication. |
CWE-306 | Missing Authentication for Critical Function | 3,300+ | The policy mandates identification and authentication for critical functions, making missing authentication less likely. |
CWE-798 | Use of Hard-coded Credentials | 2,000+ | Policy and procedures prohibit hard-coded credentials in favor of managed authentication. |
CWE-521 | Weak Password Requirements | 300+ | IA policy establishes password requirements, directly addressing weak password requirements. |
CWE-1392 | Use of Default Credentials | 100+ | Policy requires changing or avoiding default credentials during system setup and operation. |
CWE-1390 | Weak Authentication | 88 | The IA policy requires strong authentication methods, reducing use of weak authentication. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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