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SP800-53-IR-3Active

Incident Response Testing

Statement

Test the effectiveness of the incident response capability for the system frequency using the following tests: tests.

Location

Control Family
Incident Response

Control Details

Identifier
SP800-53-IR-3
Family
IR

Organisation-Defined Parameters

ir-03_odp.01
frequency
ir-03_odp.02
tests

Supplemental Guidance

Organizations test incident response capabilities to determine their effectiveness and identify potential weaknesses or deficiencies. Incident response testing includes the use of checklists, walk-through or tabletop exercises, and simulations (parallel or full interrupt). Incident response testing can include a determination of the effects on organizational operations and assets and individuals due to incident response. The use of qualitative and quantitative data aids in determining the effectiveness of incident response processes.

Assessment Objective

the effectiveness of the incident response capability for the system is tested frequency using tests.

No cross-framework mappings available

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Incident Response42 controls
SP800-53-IR-1Policy and ProceduresSP800-53-IR-2Incident Response TrainingSP800-53-IR-2(1)Simulated EventsSP800-53-IR-2(2)Automated Training EnvironmentsSP800-53-IR-2(3)BreachSP800-53-IR-3Incident Response TestingSP800-53-IR-3(1)Automated TestingSP800-53-IR-3(2)Coordination with Related PlansSP800-53-IR-3(3)Continuous ImprovementSP800-53-IR-4Incident HandlingSP800-53-IR-4(1)Automated Incident Handling ProcessesSP800-53-IR-4(2)Dynamic ReconfigurationSP800-53-IR-4(3)Continuity of OperationsSP800-53-IR-4(4)Information CorrelationSP800-53-IR-4(5)Automatic Disabling of SystemSP800-53-IR-4(6)Insider ThreatsSP800-53-IR-4(7)Insider Threats — Intra-organization CoordinationSP800-53-IR-4(8)Correlation with External OrganizationsSP800-53-IR-4(9)Dynamic Response CapabilitySP800-53-IR-4(10)Supply Chain CoordinationSP800-53-IR-4(11)Integrated Incident Response TeamSP800-53-IR-4(12)Malicious Code and Forensic AnalysisSP800-53-IR-4(13)Behavior AnalysisSP800-53-IR-4(14)Security Operations CenterSP800-53-IR-4(15)Public Relations and Reputation RepairSP800-53-IR-5Incident MonitoringSP800-53-IR-5(1)Automated Tracking, Data Collection, and AnalysisSP800-53-IR-6Incident ReportingSP800-53-IR-6(1)Automated ReportingSP800-53-IR-6(2)Vulnerabilities Related to IncidentsSP800-53-IR-6(3)Supply Chain CoordinationSP800-53-IR-7Incident Response AssistanceSP800-53-IR-7(1)Automation Support for Availability of Information and SupportSP800-53-IR-7(2)Coordination with External ProvidersSP800-53-IR-8Incident Response PlanSP800-53-IR-8(1)BreachesSP800-53-IR-9Information Spillage ResponseSP800-53-IR-9(1)Responsible PersonnelSP800-53-IR-9(2)TrainingSP800-53-IR-9(3)Post-spill OperationsSP800-53-IR-9(4)Exposure to Unauthorized PersonnelSP800-53-IR-10Integrated Information Security Analysis Team