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03.06.02Incident Monitoring, Reporting, and Response Assistance

>Control Description

Track and document system security incidents. Report suspected incidents to the organizational incident response capability within organization-defined time period. Report incident information to organization-defined authorities. Provide an incident response support resource that offers advice and assistance to system users on handling and reporting incidents.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What documented policies and procedures address 03.06.02?
  • Who is accountable for implementing and maintaining 03.06.02 controls?
  • How frequently are 03.06.02 requirements reviewed, and what triggers updates?
  • What process ensures changes to systems maintain compliance with 03.06.02 requirements?
  • How are exceptions to 03.06.02 requirements documented and approved?

Technical Implementation:

  • What technical controls enforce 03.06.02 in your environment?
  • How are 03.06.02 controls configured and maintained across all systems?
  • What automated mechanisms support 03.06.02 compliance?
  • How do you validate that 03.06.02 implementations achieve their intended security outcome?
  • What compensating controls exist if primary 03.06.02 controls cannot be fully implemented?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What documentation proves 03.06.02 is implemented and operating effectively?
  • Can you provide configuration evidence showing how 03.06.02 is technically enforced?
  • What audit logs or monitoring data demonstrate ongoing 03.06.02 compliance?
  • Can you show evidence of a recent review or assessment of 03.06.02 controls?
  • What artifacts would you provide during an assessment to demonstrate 03.06.02 compliance?

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