| name | IR-4(9)_dynamic-response-capability |
| description | Employ [organization-defined] to respond to incidents. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ir-4-9","ir","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["IR-4"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
IR-4(9) Dynamic Response Capability
Enhancement of: IR-4
High-Level Description
Family: Incident Response (IR)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
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.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for IR-4(9) 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
Employ [organization-defined] to respond to incidents.
Implementation 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.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| IR-4(9) Dynamic Response Capability not implemented | Medium | Incident Response |