| name | CP-2(7)_coordinate-with-external-service-providers |
| description | Coordinate the contingency plan with the contingency plans of external service providers to ensure that contingency requirements can be satisfied. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","cp-2-7","cp","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["SA-9"] |
| prerequisites | ["CP-2"] |
| severity_boost | {"SA-9":"Chain with SA-9 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
CP-2(7) Coordinate with External Service Providers
Enhancement of: CP-2
High-Level Description
Family: Contingency Planning (CP)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
When the capability of an organization to carry out its mission and business functions is dependent on external service providers, developing a comprehensive and timely contingency plan may become more challenging. When mission and business functions are dependent on external service providers, organizations coordinate contingency planning activities with the external entities to ensure that the individual plans reflect the overall contingency needs of the organization.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CP-2(7) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Coordinate the contingency plan with the contingency plans of external service providers to ensure that contingency requirements can be satisfied.
Implementation Guidance
When the capability of an organization to carry out its mission and business functions is dependent on external service providers, developing a comprehensive and timely contingency plan may become more challenging. When mission and business functions are dependent on external service providers, organizations coordinate contingency planning activities with the external entities to ensure that the individual plans reflect the overall contingency needs of the organization.
