CP-3(1)—Contingency Training | Simulated Events
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Incorporate simulated events into contingency training to facilitate effective response by personnel in crisis situations.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
The use of simulated events creates an environment for personnel to experience actual threat events, including cyber-attacks that disable websites, ransomware attacks that encrypt organizational data on servers, hurricanes that damage or destroy organizational facilities, or hardware or software failures.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CP-3(1) (Simulated Events)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CP-3(1)?
- •How frequently is the CP-3(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures CP-3(1) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CP-3(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CP-3(1)?
- •How is CP-3(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CP-3(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CP-3(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CP-3(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CP-3(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CP-3(1) compliance?
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