🏢 Organization Information
| Organization Name | ACME Technology Services Corporation |
|---|---|
| Location | El Paso, Texas |
| Employee Count | 64 employees |
| Primary Mission | Uniform and textile logistics services for U.S. Army |
| CMMC Level Required | Level 2 - Advanced |
| Plan Version | 1.0 |
| Effective Date | June 16, 2025 |
| Review Cycle | Quarterly |
📋 Executive Summary
This Configuration Management Plan (CMP) establishes the policies, procedures, and controls necessary to achieve and maintain CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance for ACME Technology Services Corporation. The plan addresses all nine NIST SP 800-171 configuration management controls required for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI).
Our organization handles sensitive defense contract information and requires robust configuration management to ensure system security, integrity, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. This plan provides the framework for establishing baseline configurations, implementing change control procedures, and maintaining continuous compliance monitoring.
🔒 CMMC 2.0 Configuration Management Controls
This plan addresses all nine configuration management controls from NIST SP 800-171 required for CMMC 2.0 Level 2:
| Control ID | Control Name | Implementation Status | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4.1 (CM-2) | Baseline Configurations | Implemented | High |
| 3.4.2 (CM-6) | Configuration Settings | Implemented | High |
| 3.4.3 (CM-7) | Least Functionality | In Progress | High |
| 3.4.4 (CM-11) | User-Installed Software | Implemented | Medium |
| 3.4.5 (CM-3) | Configuration Change Control | Implemented | High |
| 3.4.6 (CM-4) | Security Impact Analysis | In Progress | High |
| 3.4.7 (CM-5) | Access Restrictions for Change | Implemented | High |
| 3.4.8 (CM-8) | Information System Component Inventory | Implemented | High |
| 3.4.9 (CM-8) | Information System Component Inventory (Enhanced) | Planned | Medium |
👥 Roles and Responsibilities
Configuration Control Board (CCB)
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Raymond Lawrence - CCB Chair, final approval authority
- IT Operations Manager: Responsible for implementation and technical oversight
- Systems Administrator: Daily configuration management and monitoring
- Security Officer: Security impact assessment and compliance validation
- Contract Coordinator: Business impact assessment for CUI systems
Configuration Management Team
- Configuration Manager: Maintains configuration baselines and change documentation
- System Administrators: Implement approved configuration changes
- Network Administrator: Network device configuration management
- Security Analyst: Security configuration monitoring and compliance
⚙️ Configuration Baselines (NIST 3.4.1 & 3.4.2)
CUI Processing Systems
- Primary Data Server (CUI-001): Windows Server 2022, DISA STIG hardened, encrypted storage
- Azure Cloud Backup (CUI-002): Azure Government Cloud, FedRAMP Moderate, encrypted backups
- Contract Coordinator Workstations (CUI-003 to CUI-005): Windows 11 Enterprise, BitLocker encryption, endpoint protection
- CISO Management Workstation (CUI-006): Privileged access workstation, multi-factor authentication required
- Secure File Server (CUI-007): Network-attached storage with access logging and encryption
Security Configuration Standards
Windows Systems: DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11
Network Devices: CIS Benchmarks for network infrastructure components
Cloud Services: FedRAMP Moderate baseline controls for Azure Government services
Encryption Standards: FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for all CUI processing
Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication for privileged accounts, role-based access controls via Active Directory
🔄 Change Control Procedures (NIST 3.4.5 & 3.4.6)
Change Classification
| Change Type | Approval Authority | Documentation Required | Testing Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Security Patch | CISO (within 24 hours) | Post-implementation documentation | Production validation |
| Routine Maintenance | IT Operations Manager | Change request form, test results | Development/staging environment |
| Major System Change | CCB Full Review | Security impact assessment, rollback plan | Full UAT and security testing |
| Configuration Baseline Update | CCB Chair (CISO) | Baseline documentation, change log | Compliance validation |
Change Request Process
- Requestor submits formal change request with business justification
- Security impact assessment performed by Security Officer
- Technical feasibility review by IT Operations Manager
- CCB review and approval/denial decision
- Implementation planning and scheduling
- Testing in non-production environment
- Production implementation with rollback plan
- Post-implementation validation and documentation
📊 Monitoring and Compliance (NIST 3.4.8)
Automated Monitoring Tools
- Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM): Automated baseline compliance monitoring
- SIEM Log Management System (ALMR-010): Centralized security event monitoring and alerting
- Endpoint Protection Server (ALMR-015): Continuous endpoint configuration monitoring
- Azure Security Center: Cloud infrastructure compliance monitoring
- Active Directory Security Auditing: Account and group policy change monitoring
Compliance Monitoring Schedule
| Activity | Frequency | Responsible Party | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline Compliance Scan | Daily (Automated) | Systems Administrator | Automated compliance reports |
| Configuration Drift Analysis | Weekly | Security Analyst | Weekly drift reports |
| Asset Inventory Validation | Monthly | Configuration Manager | Updated asset inventory |
| Baseline Review and Update | Quarterly | CCB | Baseline update documentation |
| Full Compliance Assessment | Annually | External Assessor | CMMC assessment report |
💻 Software and Access Control (NIST 3.4.4 & 3.4.7)
Approved Software List
- Microsoft Office 365 Government: Productivity suite for CUI processing
- Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise: Operating system for workstations
- Symantec Endpoint Protection: Antivirus and endpoint security
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: PDF processing for contract documents
- FileZilla Pro: Secure file transfer for approved use cases
Change Access Restrictions
Administrative Access: Limited to designated system administrators with multi-factor authentication
Configuration Changes: Require approval from CCB and implementation by authorized personnel only
Privileged Account Management: Regular review and rotation of privileged credentials
Audit Trail: All configuration changes logged and reviewed monthly
Separation of Duties: Change requestors cannot implement their own changes
🚨 Configuration Incident Response
Unauthorized Configuration Changes
- Automated detection and alerting through SIEM system
- Immediate isolation of affected system if security impact detected
- Security incident investigation and documentation
- Rollback to approved baseline configuration
- Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Process improvement recommendations to CCB
Emergency Change Procedures
Security Emergency: CISO has authority to approve immediate changes to address critical security vulnerabilities
Business Continuity: Designated emergency contacts can authorize changes to restore critical business operations
Documentation: All emergency changes must be documented within 24 hours and reviewed by CCB within 72 hours
Validation: Emergency changes require post-implementation security validation and compliance verification
🎓 Training and Awareness
Required Training Programs
- CMMC 2.0 Awareness Training: Annual training for all personnel handling CUI
- Configuration Management Procedures: Quarterly training for IT staff and administrators
- Change Control Process: Training for all personnel authorized to request system changes
- Incident Response: Annual tabletop exercises for configuration-related security incidents
📈 Continuous Improvement
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Target | Current Status | Reporting Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline Compliance Rate | 98% | 96.5% | Monthly |
| Average Change Implementation Time | 5 business days | 4.2 business days | Monthly |
| Unauthorized Changes Detected | 0 per month | 1 per quarter | Monthly |
| Configuration Documentation Accuracy | 100% | 99.2% | Quarterly |
Review and Update Schedule
Monthly: Performance metrics review and trend analysis
Quarterly: Configuration baseline review and updates as needed
Semi-Annually: CCB effectiveness review and process improvements
Annually: Complete CMP review and major updates based on lessons learned
Ad-Hoc: Updates following significant security incidents or regulatory changes
✅ Plan Approval and Signature
| Role | Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Information Security Officer | Raymond Lawrence | [Digital Signature Required] | June 15, 2025 |
| IT Operations Manager | [To be assigned] | [Digital Signature Required] | [Date TBD] |
| General Manager | [To be assigned] | [Digital Signature Required] | [Date TBD] |