IR-4 (06)—Incident Handling | Insider Threats
High
>Control Description
Implement an incident handling capability for incidents involving insider threats.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Explicit focus on handling incidents involving insider threats provides additional emphasis on this type of threat and the need for specific incident handling capabilities to provide appropriate and timely responses.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IR-4(6) (Insider Threats)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IR-4(6)?
- •How frequently is the IR-4(6) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IR-4(6) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IR-4(6) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IR-4(6)?
- •How is IR-4(6) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IR-4(6) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IR-4(6)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IR-4(6) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IR-4(6) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IR-4(6) compliance?
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