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(3)

information system backup  | separate storage for critical information

assessment objective:

Determine if the organization:

cp-9(3)[1]

cp-9(3)[1][a]

defines critical information system software and other security-related information requiring backup copies to be stored in a separate facility; or

cp-9(3)[1][b]

defines critical information system software and other security-related information requiring backup copies to be stored in a fire-rated container that is not collocated with the operational system; and

cp-9(3)[2]

stores backup copies of organization-defined critical information system software and other security-related information in a separate facility or in a fire-rated container that is not collocated with the operational system.

potential assessment methods and objects:

Examine: [select from: Contingency planning policy; procedures addressing information system backup; contingency plan; backup storage location(s); information system backup configurations and associated documentation; information system backup logs or records; other relevant documents or records].

Interview: [select from: Organizational personnel with contingency planning and plan implementation responsibilities; organizational personnel with information system backup responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities].