Configuration Management Plan
Internal Use
Configuration Management Plan
Dispel
Document Control
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0 |
| Cadence | Annual |
| Policy Owner | Chief Technology Officer |
| Approved By | Chief Executive Officer |
| DCF References | DCF-1, DCF-4, DCF-5, DCF-6, DCF-7, DCF-10, DCF-11, DCF-12, DCF-13, DCF-15, DCF-16, DCF-17, DCF-20, DCF-21, DCF-22, DCF-25, DCF-28, DCF-29, DCF-30, DCF-32, DCF-33, DCF-35, DCF-36, DCF-38, DCF-39, DCF-40, DCF-41, DCF-42, DCF-43, DCF-44, DCF-45, DCF-47, DCF-48, DCF-49, DCF-51, DCF-52, DCF-53, DCF-54, DCF-58, DCF-60, DCF-72, DCF-73, DCF-74, DCF-75, DCF-76, DCF-77, DCF-78, DCF-79, DCF-80, DCF-81, DCF-82, DCF-96, DCF-99, DCF-100, DCF-101, DCF-134 |
1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this plan is to provide a structured approach for implementing and operating configuration management processes for Dispel systems, consistent with the System Configuration Management Policy and Procedures.
1.2 Scope
This plan applies to:
- Systems and components in scope of the System Configuration Management Policy and related controls.
- Activities for defining, implementing, and monitoring configuration baselines.
- All Covered Persons involved in configuration management planning and execution.
1.3 Regulatory and Framework Alignment
| # | Framework / Standard | Relevant Control IDs | Alignment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOC 2 | CC2.1, CC2.3, CC8.1 | Supports implementation of configuration management controls for system components and change oversight. |
| 2 | ISO/IEC 27001 | A.8.9, A.8.32, A.8.33 | Supports configuration and change management requirements for information assets and systems. |
| 3 | NIST SP 800-53 | CM-1, CM-2, CM-9 | Implements configuration management planning aspects of the CM control family. |
| 4 | IEC 62443 | 62443-3-3.SR7.6 | Supports configuration management expectations for industrial control and operational technology systems. |
| 5 | HIPAA | 164.312(a)(2)(iv), 164.306(a)(1) | Supports risk management for configuration-related aspects of systems handling ePHI. |
2. POLICY STATEMENTS
2.1 Management Commitment
Configuration management activities under this plan SHALL be conducted in alignment with the System Configuration Management Policy and the broader Information Security Management System at Dispel.
2.2 Primary Planning Statement
Dispel SHALL maintain and follow this Configuration Management Plan to ensure configuration activities are coordinated, documented, and monitored.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Plan Governance
Objective: Govern configuration management activities through this plan.
Mandatory Activities:
- The Policy Owner defined in the System Configuration Management Policy SHALL oversee this plan.
- This plan SHALL be reviewed and updated at least annually and when significant changes occur to systems or configuration processes.
Required Outputs:
- Current version of the Configuration Management Plan.
3.2 Baseline and Change Processes
Objective: Ensure baselines and changes are managed per the policy.
Mandatory Activities:
- This plan SHALL describe how baselines are created, updated, and tracked.
- This plan SHALL reference change management processes for approving and implementing configuration changes.
Required Outputs:
- References to specific procedures and tooling for baseline and change control.
4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Roles and responsibilities for configuration management are defined in the System Configuration Management Policy and related documents and SHALL be referenced and followed when applying this plan.
5. PROCEDURES
High-level procedures and detailed steps for configuration management implementation are described in:
- System Configuration Management Policy and Procedures.
- Change Management Policy.
This plan SHALL be used as a coordinating document to align those procedures for specific systems or environments.
6. MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE
Compliance with this plan SHALL be monitored via the mechanisms described in the System Configuration Management Policy and Procedures.
7. EXCEPTIONS AND WAIVERS
Exceptions related to this plan SHALL follow the exception process defined in the System Configuration Management Policy.
8. DEFINITIONS
Terms used in this plan SHALL have the same meaning as defined in the System Configuration Management Policy and the Information Security Policy.
9. REFERENCES
- System Configuration Management Policy and Procedures.
- Change Management Policy.
- Information Security Policy.
10. DOCUMENT HISTORY
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Predates version control | Ethan Schmertzler | Configuration Management Plan aligned to POLICY_TEMPLATE-style structure and references updated. |
| 1.0 | Predates version control | Ethan Schmertzler | Initial Configuration Management Plan. |
11. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
| Role | Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Owner | |||
| Security Officer | |||
| Senior Management Representative |