CP-6 (03)—Alternate Storage Site | Accessibility
Moderate
High
>Control Description
Identify potential accessibility problems to the alternate storage site in the event of an area-wide disruption or disaster and outline explicit mitigation actions.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Area-wide disruptions refer to those types of disruptions that are broad in geographic scope with such determinations made by organizations based on organizational assessments of risk. Explicit mitigation actions include duplicating backup information at other alternate storage sites if access problems occur at originally designated alternate sites or planning for physical access to retrieve backup information if electronic accessibility to the alternate site is disrupted.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CP-6(3) (Accessibility)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CP-6(3)?
- •How frequently is the CP-6(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures CP-6(3) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CP-6(3) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CP-6(3)?
- •How is CP-6(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CP-6(3) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CP-6(3)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CP-6(3) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CP-6(3) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CP-6(3) compliance?
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