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IR-4(4)Incident Handling | Information Correlation

IL4 High
IL5
IL6

>Control Description

Correlate incident information and individual incident responses to achieve an organization-wide perspective on incident awareness and response.

>DoD Impact Level Requirements

No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.

>Discussion

Sometimes, a threat event, such as a hostile cyber-attack, can only be observed by bringing together information from different sources, including various reports and reporting procedures established by organizations.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

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

Technical Implementation:

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

Evidence & Documentation:

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

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