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CP-4(2)—Contingency Plan Testing | Alternate Processing Site

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>Control Description

Test the contingency plan at the alternate processing site: (a) To familiarize contingency personnel with the facility and available resources; and (b) To evaluate the capabilities of the alternate processing site to support contingency operations.

>DoD Impact Level Requirements

No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.

>Discussion

Conditions at the alternate processing site may be significantly different than the conditions at the primary site. Having the opportunity to visit the alternate site and experience the actual capabilities available at the site can provide valuable information on potential vulnerabilities that could affect essential organizational mission and business functions. The on-site visit can also provide an opportunity to refine the contingency plan to address the vulnerabilities discovered during testing.

>Related Controls

CP-7

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CP-4(2) (Alternate Processing Site)?
  • •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CP-4(2)?
  • •How frequently is the CP-4(2) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • •What governance structure ensures CP-4(2) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?

Technical Implementation:

  • •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CP-4(2) requirements.
  • •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CP-4(2)?
  • •How is CP-4(2) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CP-4(2) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CP-4(2)?
  • •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CP-4(2) compliance?
  • •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CP-4(2) effectiveness?
  • •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CP-4(2) compliance?

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