IR-9 (03)—Information Spillage Response | Post-spill Operations
Moderate
High
>Control Description
Implement the following procedures to ensure that organizational personnel impacted by information spills can continue to carry out assigned tasks while contaminated systems are undergoing corrective actions: ⚙organization-defined procedures.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Corrective actions for systems contaminated due to information spillages may be time-consuming. Personnel may not have access to the contaminated systems while corrective actions are being taken, which may potentially affect their ability to conduct organizational business.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IR-9(3) (Post-Spill Operations)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IR-9(3)?
- •How frequently is the IR-9(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IR-9(3) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IR-9(3) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IR-9(3)?
- •How is IR-9(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IR-9(3) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IR-9(3)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IR-9(3) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IR-9(3) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IR-9(3) compliance?
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