| name | IR-6_incident-reporting |
| description | Require personnel to report suspected incidents to the organizational incident response capability within [organization-defined] ; |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ir-6","ir"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["CM-6","CP-2","IR-4","IR-5","IR-8","IR-9"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {"CM-6":"Chain with CM-6 for comprehensive security coverage","CP-2":"Chain with CP-2 for comprehensive security coverage","IR-4":"Chain with IR-4 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
IR-6 Incident Reporting
High-Level Description
Family: Incident Response (IR)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
The types of incidents reported, the content and timeliness of the reports, and the designated reporting authorities reflect applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines. Incident information can inform risk assessments, control effectiveness assessments, security requirements for acquisitions, and selection criteria for technology products.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for IR-6 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
Require personnel to report suspected incidents to the organizational incident response capability within [organization-defined] ; and
Report incident information to [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
The types of incidents reported, the content and timeliness of the reports, and the designated reporting authorities reflect applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines. Incident information can inform risk assessments, control effectiveness assessments, security requirements for acquisitions, and selection criteria for technology products.
Risk Assessment
