KSI-CNA-MAT — Minimizing Attack Surface
Official CR26 Key Security Indicator in the Cloud Native Architecture family (KSI-CNA). The statement below is verbatim from the catalog.
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Official requirement
Machine-based information resources are persistently reviewed to ensure they have a minimal attack surface and that lateral movement is minimized if compromised.
Assessment considerations
Official related SP 800-53 controls: ac-17.3, ac-18.1, ac-18.3, ac-20.1, ca-9, sc-10, sc-7.18, sc-7.3, sc-7.4, sc-7.5, sc-7.8, sc-8, si-10, si-11, si-16.
Interactive view: KSI Explorer (in progress).
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Primary sources
- FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators (CR26) (retrieved 2026-09-27)
Last verified 2026-09-27. FedRAMP.gov is authoritative.
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