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CP-2 (03)Contingency Plan | Resume Mission and Business Functions

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>Control Description

Plan for the resumption of all; essential mission and business functions within organization-defined time period of contingency plan activation.

>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements

No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.

>Discussion

Organizations may choose to conduct contingency planning activities to resume mission and business functions as part of business continuity planning or as part of business impact analyses. Organizations prioritize the resumption of mission and business functions. The time period for resuming mission and business functions may be dependent on the severity and extent of the disruptions to the system and its supporting infrastructure.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CP-2(3) (Resume Mission And Business Functions)?
  • Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CP-2(3)?
  • How frequently is the CP-2(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • What governance structure ensures CP-2(3) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?

Technical Implementation:

  • Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CP-2(3) requirements.
  • What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CP-2(3)?
  • How is CP-2(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CP-2(3) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CP-2(3)?
  • What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CP-2(3) compliance?
  • Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CP-2(3) effectiveness?
  • What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CP-2(3) compliance?

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