IR-4(9)—Dynamic Response Capability
>Control Description
Employ ⚙organization-defined dynamic response capabilities to respond to incidents.
>Supplemental Guidance
The dynamic response capability addresses the timely deployment of new or replacement organizational capabilities in response to incidents. This includes capabilities implemented at the mission and business process level and at the system level.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IR-4(9) (Dynamic Response Capability)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IR-4(9)?
- •How frequently is the IR-4(9) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IR-4(9) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IR-4(9) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IR-4(9)?
- •How is IR-4(9) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IR-4(9) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IR-4(9)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IR-4(9) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IR-4(9) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IR-4(9) compliance?
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