IR-3 (02)—Incident Response Testing | Coordination with Related Plans
Moderate
High
>Control Description
Coordinate incident response testing with organizational elements responsible for related plans.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Organizational plans related to incident response testing include business continuity plans, disaster recovery plans, continuity of operations plans, contingency plans, crisis communications plans, critical infrastructure plans, and occupant emergency plans.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IR-3(2) (Coordination With Related Plans)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IR-3(2)?
- •How frequently is the IR-3(2) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IR-3(2) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IR-3(2) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IR-3(2)?
- •How is IR-3(2) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IR-3(2) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IR-3(2)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IR-3(2) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IR-3(2) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IR-3(2) compliance?
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