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-13

alternative security mechanisms

assessment objective:

Determine if the organization:

cp-13[1]

defines alternative or supplemental security mechanisms to be employed when the primary means of implementing the security function is unavailable or compromised;

cp-13[2]

defines security functions to be satisfied using organization-defined alternative or supplemental security mechanisms when the primary means of implementing the security function is unavailable or compromised; and

cp-13[3]

employs organization-defined alternative or supplemental security mechanisms satisfying organization-defined security functions when the primary means of implementing the security function is unavailable or compromised.

potential assessment methods and objects:

Examine: [select from: Contingency planning policy; procedures addressing alternate security mechanisms; contingency plan; continuity of operations plan; information system design documentation; information system configuration settings and associated documentation; contingency plan test records; contingency plan test results; other relevant documents or records].

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

Test: [SELECT FROM: Information system capability implementing alternative security mechanisms].