NIST 800-171 Revision 3, Family Control "Maintenance" ensures the proper upkeep and integrity of systems processing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It mandates secure maintenance procedures, strict control over maintenance tools, and adherence to configuration management principles. This safeguards CUI from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure during maintenance activities, ensuring system integrity and confidentiality.

ITAR Related: Requires that systems are regularly maintained to ensure their security. MA controls, such as patching and vulnerability scanning, help identify and address security weaknesses that could expose controlled technical data.