IR-4(1)—Automated Incident Handling Processes
MODERATE
HIGH
>Control Description
Support the incident handling process using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Programmatic Queries
Beta
Related Services
AWS Systems Manager Incident Manager
AWS Lambda
AWS SNS
CLI Commands
Create incident handling automation
aws ssm-incidents create-replication-set --regions RegionList=[{regionName=us-east-1}]Create automated response playbook
aws lambda create-function --function-name ir-auto-handler --runtime python3.11 --role arn:aws:iam::123456789012:role/lambda-role --handler index.handler --zip-file fileb://function.zipCreate SNS topic for incident alerts
aws sns create-topic --name ir-automated-alerts --region us-east-1Subscribe function to SNS topic
aws sns subscribe --topic-arn arn:aws:sns:us-east-1:123456789012:ir-automated-alerts --protocol lambda --notification-endpoint arn:aws:lambda:us-east-1:123456789012:function:ir-auto-handler>Supplemental Guidance
Automated mechanisms that support incident handling processes include online incident management systems and tools that support the collection of live response data, full network packet capture, and forensic analysis.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IR-4(1) (Automated Incident Handling Processes)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IR-4(1)?
- •How frequently is the IR-4(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IR-4(1) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IR-4(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IR-4(1)?
- •How is IR-4(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IR-4(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IR-4(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IR-4(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IR-4(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IR-4(1) compliance?
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