IR-3(1)

Requirement

Test the incident response capability using [Assignment: organization-defined automated mechanisms].

Discussion

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.

NIST 800-53A Assessment Guidance

Examine

[SELECT FROM: Incident response policy; contingency planning policy; procedures addressing incident response testing; procedures addressing contingency plan testing; incident response testing documentation; incident response test results; incident response test plan; incident response plan; contingency plan; system security plan; automated mechanisms supporting incident response tests; other relevant documents or records].

Interview

[SELECT FROM: Organizational personnel with incident response testing responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities].

Test

[SELECT FROM: Automated mechanisms that more thoroughly and effectively test the incident response capability].

ID	Assessment Objectives
IR-03(01)	the incident response capability is tested using <IR-03(01)_ODP automated mechanisms>.

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