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-11

alternate communications protocols

assessment objective:

Determine if:

cp-11[1]

the organization defines alternative communications protocols to be employed in support of maintaining continuity of operations; and

cp-11[2]

the information system provides the capability to employ organization-defined alternative communications protocols in support of maintaining continuity of operations.

potential assessment methods and objects:

Examine: [select from: Contingency planning policy; procedures addressing alternative communications protocols; contingency plan; continuity of operations plan; information system design documentation; information system configuration settings and associated documentation; list of alternative communications protocols supporting continuity of operations; other relevant documents or records].

Interview: [select from: Organizational personnel with contingency planning and plan implementation responsibilities; organizational personnel with continuity of operations planning and plan implementation responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities; system/network administrators; system developers].

Test: [SELECT FROM: Automated mechanisms employing alternative communications protocols].