cp-9-5-transfer-to-alternate-storage-site

name	CP-9(5)_transfer-to-alternate-storage-site
description	Transfer system backup information to the alternate storage site [organization-defined].
category	configuration
version	5.2.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["nist","sp800-53","rev5","cp-9-5","cp","enhancement"]
tech_stack	["aws","azure","gcp"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	["CP-7","MP-3","MP-4","MP-5"]
prerequisites	["CP-9"]
severity_boost	{"CP-7":"Chain with CP-7 for comprehensive security coverage","MP-3":"Chain with MP-3 for comprehensive security coverage","MP-4":"Chain with MP-4 for comprehensive security coverage"}

CP-9(5) Transfer to Alternate Storage Site

Enhancement of: CP-9

High-Level Description

Family: Contingency Planning (CP) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

System backup information can be transferred to alternate storage sites either electronically or by the physical shipment of storage media.

What to Check

• Verify CP-9(5) Transfer to Alternate Storage Site is documented in SSP
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for CP-9(5)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control CP-9

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CP-9(5) 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

Transfer system backup information to the alternate storage site [organization-defined].

Implementation Guidance

System backup information can be transferred to alternate storage sites either electronically or by the physical shipment of storage media.

Risk Assessment

Finding	Severity	Impact
CP-9(5) Transfer to Alternate Storage Site not implemented	Medium	Contingency Planning
CP-9(5) partially implemented	Low	Incomplete Contingency Planning