Baseline Configuration Standards and Guidelines for Agency Hardware and Software: Guidance for CM-6 Compliance
A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 545
New Edition Date: 10/18/2024
Responsible Office: M/CIO/IA
File Name: 545mbk_101824
Overview
This document further defines the technical policies established in ADS 545 which mandate compliance for end-user and network devices that handle USAID information, and require documented secure configurations for the various operating systems and devices deployed through the Agency. This document also supports compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA). NOTE: This document is not meant to be a policy or procedures document for general baseline configuration or change management.