LLMResponse MP.L2-3.8.1.c

To effectively assess that "paper media containing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is securely stored," it's important to identify and prioritize relevant evidence types based on different assessment objects. Here’s a structured approach:

Evidence Types Ranking

1. **Physical Review**:

  - A physical review of storage locations provides direct, tangible evidence that paper media are stored in secure environments (e.g., locked cabinets or rooms), ensuring compliance with security requirements.

2. **Document**:

  - Documents such as policies on CUI handling, procedures for securing paper media, and access control records offer critical written proof of the organization's commitments to securely storing sensitive information.
  

3. **Artifacts**:

  - Artifacts like check-out logs or inventory lists provide evidence that supports proper tracking and management practices associated with secure storage.

4. **Screen Share** (if applicable):

  - While less directly relevant, a screen share could be useful for demonstrating how digital systems manage access controls to physical locations where paper media are stored.

Prioritization of Assessment Approaches

1. **Physical Review**:

  - Conducting a physical review is paramount as it provides direct evidence of the secure storage environment and verifies that policies on secure storage are implemented effectively.
  

2. **Examine**:

  - Examine relevant documents to understand the organization’s written procedures, ensuring they align with best practices for securely storing paper media containing CUI.

3. **Interview**:

  - Use interviews as a supplemental approach to gather insights into how employees handle and store CUI in practice, identify any gaps between documented policies and actual behavior, or clarify doubts found during examination or physical reviews.

Implementation Steps

- Begin with a thorough physical review of storage areas where paper media containing CUI are kept. - Examine documents related to security procedures for handling and storing paper media to ensure they meet required standards. - Conduct interviews as needed to provide additional context, verify findings from examinations and reviews, or identify opportunities for improvement.

By following this structured approach, you can effectively assess the secure storage of paper media containing CUI.