CP-04—Contingency Plan Testing
>Control Description
Test the contingency plan for the system ⚙organization-defined frequency using the following tests to determine the effectiveness of the plan and the readiness to execute the plan: ⚙organization-defined tests.
Review the contingency plan test results; and
Initiate corrective actions, if needed.
>Discussion
Methods for testing contingency plans to determine the effectiveness of the plans and identify potential weaknesses include checklists, walk-through and tabletop exercises, simulations (parallel or full interrupt), and comprehensive exercises. Organizations conduct testing based on the requirements in contingency plans and include a determination of the effects on organizational operations, assets, and individuals due to contingency operations. Organizations have flexibility and discretion in the breadth, depth, and timelines of corrective actions.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
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