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(6)

information system backup  | redundant secondary system

assessment objective:

Determine if the organization accomplishes information system backup by maintaining a redundant secondary system that:

cp-9(6)[1]

is not collocated with the primary system; and

cp-9(6)[2]

can be activated without loss of information or disruption to operations.

potential assessment methods and objects:

Examine: [select from: Contingency planning policy; procedures addressing information system backup; contingency plan; information system backup test results; contingency plan test results; contingency plan test documentation; redundant secondary system for information system backups; location(s) of redundant secondary backup system(s); other relevant documents or records].

Interview: [select from: Organizational personnel with information system backup responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities; organizational personnel with responsibility for the redundant secondary system].

Test: [SELECT FROM: Organizational processes for maintaining redundant secondary systems; automated mechanisms supporting and/or implementing information system backups; automated mechanisms supporting and/or implementing information transfer to a redundant secondary system].