Applicable

(Y)es / (N)o

(C)onfidentiality

(I)ntegrity

(A)vailability

RPN

(C+I+A)

(S)atisfactory

L1

M2

H3

L1

M2

H3

L1

M2

H3

(O)ther than satisfactory +##

cp-9(5)

information system backup  | transfer to alternate storage site

assessment objective:

Determine if the organization:

cp-9(5)[1]

defines a time period, consistent with recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives as specified in the information system contingency plan, to transfer information system backup information to the alternate storage site;

cp-9(5)[2]

defines a transfer rate, consistent with recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives as specified in the information system contingency plan, to transfer information system backup information to the alternate storage site; and

cp-9(5)[3]

transfers information system backup information to the alternate storage site with the organization-defined time period and transfer rate.

potential assessment methods and objects:

Examine: [select from: Contingency planning policy; procedures addressing information system backup; contingency plan; information system backup logs or records; evidence of system backup information transferred to alternate storage site; alternate storage site agreements; other relevant documents or records].

Interview: [select from: Organizational personnel with information system backup responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities].

Test: [SELECT FROM: Organizational processes for transferring information system backups to the alternate storage site; automated mechanisms supporting and/or implementing information system backups; automated mechanisms supporting and/or implementing information transfer to the alternate storage site].