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CM-7(2)

Prevent Program Execution

Configuration Management (CM)
Baselines
Low · Not includedModerate · IncludedHigh · Included
Description

Prevent program execution in accordance with [assignment].

Discussion

Prevention of program execution addresses organizational policies, rules of behavior, and/or access agreements that restrict software usage and the terms and conditions imposed by the developer or manufacturer, including software licensing and copyrights. Restrictions include prohibiting auto-execute features, restricting roles allowed to approve program execution, permitting or prohibiting specific software programs, or restricting the number of program instances executed at the same time.

Implementation guidance

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CSF 2.0 crosswalk
PR.PS-05Installation and execution of unauthorized software are preventedProtect