CP-04.2 ยท Alternate Processing Site

Control Description

Test the contingency plan at the alternate processing site:

Impact Baselines
Security baselines where this control applies
Not in any baseline
Control Properties
SP800-53-enhancement
organization
Assurance
Enhancement
Control Statement
The control requirements

Test the contingency plan at the alternate processing site:

(a) To familiarize contingency personnel with the facility and available resources; and

(b) To evaluate the capabilities of the alternate processing site to support contingency operations.

Supplemental Guidance

Conditions at the alternate processing site may be significantly different than the conditions at the primary site. Having the opportunity to visit the alternate site and experience the actual capabilities available at the site can provide valuable information on potential vulnerabilities that could affect essential organizational mission and business functions. The on-site visit can also provide an opportunity to refine the contingency plan to address the vulnerabilities discovered during testing.

Related NIST Controls
Other NIST 800-53 controls related to this one