IR-6 (01)—Incident Reporting | Automated Reporting
Moderate
High
>Control Description
Report incidents using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
The recipients of incident reports are specified in IR-6b. Automated reporting mechanisms include email, posting on websites (with automatic updates), and automated incident response tools and programs.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IR-6(1) (Automated Reporting)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IR-6(1)?
- •How frequently is the IR-6(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IR-6(1) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IR-6(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IR-6(1)?
- •How is IR-6(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IR-6(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IR-6(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IR-6(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IR-6(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IR-6(1) compliance?
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