CP-3(2)—Mechanisms Used In Training Environments
>Control Description
Employ mechanisms used in operations to provide a more thorough and realistic contingency training environment.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Operational mechanisms refer to processes that have been established to accomplish an organizational goal or a system that supports a particular organizational mission or business objective. Actual mission and business processes, systems, and/or facilities may be used to generate simulated events and enhance the realism of simulated events during contingency training.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CP-3(2) (Mechanisms Used In Training Environments)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CP-3(2)?
- •How frequently is the CP-3(2) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures CP-3(2) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CP-3(2) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CP-3(2)?
- •How is CP-3(2) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CP-3(2) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CP-3(2)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CP-3(2) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CP-3(2) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CP-3(2) compliance?
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