SI-4(9)—Testing Of Monitoring Tools And Mechanisms
>Control Description
Test intrusion-monitoring tools and mechanisms ⚙organization-defined frequency.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Testing intrusion-monitoring tools and mechanisms is necessary to ensure that the tools and mechanisms are operating correctly and continue to satisfy the monitoring objectives of organizations. The frequency and depth of testing depends on the types of tools and mechanisms used by organizations and the methods of deployment.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies and procedures govern testing of monitoring tools and mechanisms?
- •Who is responsible for monitoring system and information integrity?
- •How frequently are integrity monitoring processes reviewed and updated?
Technical Implementation:
- •What technical controls detect and respond to testing of monitoring tools and mechanisms issues?
- •How are integrity violations identified and reported?
- •What automated tools support system and information integrity monitoring?
- •What systems and events are monitored for integrity violations?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Can you provide recent integrity monitoring reports or alerts?
- •What logs demonstrate that SI-4(9) is actively implemented?
- •Where is evidence of integrity monitoring maintained and for how long?
- •Can you provide examples of integrity monitoring alerts and responses?
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