IR-3(1)—Automated Testing
>Control Description
Test the incident response capability using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.
>Supplemental Guidance
Organizations use automated mechanisms to more thoroughly and effectively test incident response capabilities. This can be accomplished by providing more complete coverage of incident response issues, selecting realistic test scenarios and environments, and stressing the response capability.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IR-3(1) (Automated Testing)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IR-3(1)?
- •How frequently is the IR-3(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IR-3(1) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IR-3(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IR-3(1)?
- •How is IR-3(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IR-3(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IR-3(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IR-3(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IR-3(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IR-3(1) compliance?
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