id: "CP-04" title: "Contingency Plan Testing" family: "CP" family_name: "Contingency Planning" sort_id: "cp-04" priority: "P2" implementation_level: "organization" enhancements: - cp-4.1 - cp-4.2 - cp-4.3 - cp-4.4 - cp-4.5
Test the contingency plan for the system {{ insert: param, cp-04_odp.01 }} using the following tests to determine the effectiveness of the plan and the readiness to execute the plan: {{ insert: param, cp-4_prm_2 }}.
Review the contingency plan test results; and
Initiate corrective actions, if needed.
Guidance
Methods for testing contingency plans to determine the effectiveness of the plans and identify potential weaknesses include checklists, walk-through and tabletop exercises, simulations (parallel or full interrupt), and comprehensive exercises. Organizations conduct testing based on the requirements in contingency plans and include a determination of the effects on organizational operations, assets, and individuals due to contingency operations. Organizations have flexibility and discretion in the breadth, depth, and timelines of corrective actions.
Assessment Objective: the contingency plan for the system is tested {{ insert: param, cp-04_odp.01 }};
Assessment Objective: {{ insert: param, cp-04_odp.02 }} are used to determine the effectiveness of the plan;
Assessment Objective: {{ insert: param, cp-04_odp.03 }} are used to determine the readiness to execute the plan;
Assessment Objective: the contingency plan test results are reviewed;
Assessment Objective: corrective actions are initiated, if needed.
Contingency planning policy
procedures addressing contingency plan testing
contingency plan
contingency plan test documentation
contingency plan test results
system security plan
other relevant documents or records
Organizational personnel with responsibilities for contingency plan testing, reviewing, or responding to contingency plan tests
organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
Organizational processes for contingency plan testing
mechanisms supporting the contingency plan and/or contingency plan testing