IR-6—Incident Reporting
>Control Description
Require personnel to report suspected incidents to the organizational incident response capability within ⚙organization-defined time period; and
Report incident information to ⚙organization-defined authorities.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
FedRAMP Parameter Values
IR-6 (a) [US-CERT incident reporting timelines as specified in NIST Special Publication 800-61 (as amended)]
Additional Requirements and Guidance
IR-6 Requirement: Reports security incident information according to FedRAMP Incident Communications Procedure.
>Discussion
The types of incidents reported, the content and timeliness of the reports, and the designated reporting authorities reflect applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines. Incident information can inform risk assessments, control effectiveness assessments, security requirements for acquisitions, and selection criteria for technology products.
>Programmatic Queries
Related Services
CLI Commands
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>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IR-6 (Incident Reporting)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IR-6?
- •How frequently is the IR-6 policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IR-6 requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IR-6 requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IR-6?
- •How is IR-6 integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IR-6 requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IR-6?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IR-6 compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IR-6 effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IR-6 compliance?
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