NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family PS
PS-1Policy and Procedures
Develop, document, and disseminate to {{ insert: param, ps-1_prm_1 }}: {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.03 }} personnel security 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 personnel security policy and the associated personnel security controls; Designate an {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.04 }} to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the personnel security policy and procedures; and Review and update the current personnel security: Policy {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.05 }} and following {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.06 }} ; and Procedures {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.07 }} and following {{ insert: param, ps-01_odp.08 }}.
Last updated: 22 August 2026 07:11 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (8)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-862 | Missing Authorization | 10,200+ | The required procedures explicitly address authorization checks for personnel actions, lowering the incidence of missing authorization. |
CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | 6,900+ | The policy establishes consistent rules for granting, reviewing, and revoking access based on personnel status, tangibly limiting improper access control. |
CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | 5,200+ | Personnel screening, identity verification, and access-agreement requirements support reliable authentication and reduce authentication bypass opportunities. |
CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | 3,900+ | Policy-driven user provisioning and review processes reduce incorrect authorization assignments arising from ad-hoc personnel decisions. |
CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | 3,400+ | Documented procedures for role definition, privilege assignment, and removal provide the management framework that prevents improper privilege management. |
CWE-306 | Missing Authentication for Critical Function | 3,300+ | Policy mandates authentication and authorization for critical functions, ensuring these controls are not omitted for personnel-managed resources. |
CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | 1,500+ | Procedures define authorization decisions tied to hiring, transfer, and termination, reducing the likelihood of improper authorization decisions. |
CWE-250 | Execution with Unnecessary Privileges | 300+ | Personnel security policy and procedures enforce least-privilege assignment, periodic review, and revocation on termination or role change, directly reducing unnecessary privileges. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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