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id: "IR-03" title: "Incident Response Testing" family: "IR" family_name: "Incident Response" sort_id: "ir-03" priority: "P2" implementation_level: "organization" enhancements: - ir-3.1 - ir-3.2 - ir-3.3

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Statement

Test the effectiveness of the incident response capability for the system {{ insert: param, ir-03_odp.01 }} using the following tests: {{ insert: param, ir-03_odp.02 }}.

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 {{ insert: param, ir-03_odp.01 }} using {{ insert: param, ir-03_odp.02 }}.

Incident response policy

contingency planning policy

procedures addressing incident response testing

procedures addressing contingency plan testing

incident response testing material

incident response test results

incident response test plan

incident response plan

contingency plan

system security plan

privacy plan

other relevant documents or records

Organizational personnel with incident response testing responsibilities

organizational personnel with information security and privacy responsibilities