NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family PS
PS-8Personnel Sanctions
Employ a formal sanctions process for individuals failing to comply with established information security and privacy policies and procedures; and Notify {{ insert: param, ps-08_odp.01 }} within {{ insert: param, ps-08_odp.02 }} when a formal employee sanctions process is initiated, identifying the individual sanctioned and the reason for the sanction.
Last updated: 22 August 2026 07:11 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (7)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+ | Makes missing authorization checks or bypasses less likely by sanctioning responsible individuals for policy violations. |
CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | 6,900+ | Reduces insider exploitation of access-control weaknesses through enforceable consequences for policy non-compliance. |
CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | 3,400+ | Sanctions process enforces accountability for improper privilege assignments and management actions that breach policy. |
CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | 1,900+ | Sanctions discourage incorrect permission assignments on critical resources when such actions violate security policy. |
CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | 1,500+ | Deters improper authorization decisions by personnel via a formal sanctions and notification process. |
CWE-250 | Execution with Unnecessary Privileges | 300+ | Formal sanctions deter personnel from violating least-privilege policies by imposing consequences for unnecessary privilege use. |
CWE-272 | Least Privilege Violation | 38 | Directly addresses least-privilege violations by providing a deterrent and notification mechanism when policies are not followed. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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