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CP-9 (01)—System Backup | Testing for Reliability and Integrity

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>Control Description

Test backup information ⚙organization-defined frequency to verify media reliability and information integrity.

>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements

Parameter Values

>Discussion

Organizations need assurance that backup information can be reliably retrieved. Reliability pertains to the systems and system components where the backup information is stored, the operations used to retrieve the information, and the integrity of the information being retrieved. Independent and specialized tests can be used for each of the aspects of reliability.

For example, decrypting and transporting (or transmitting) a random sample of backup files from the alternate storage or backup site and comparing the information to the same information at the primary processing site can provide such assurance.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CP-9(1) (Testing For Reliability And Integrity)?
  • •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CP-9(1)?
  • •How frequently is the CP-9(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • •What governance structure ensures CP-9(1) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?

Technical Implementation:

  • •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CP-9(1) requirements.
  • •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CP-9(1)?
  • •How is CP-9(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CP-9(1) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CP-9(1)?
  • •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CP-9(1) compliance?
  • •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CP-9(1) effectiveness?
  • •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CP-9(1) compliance?

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