CP-6(2) Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives
Enhancement of: CP-6
High-Level Description
Family: Contingency Planning (CP)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Organizations establish recovery time and recovery point objectives as part of contingency planning. Configuration of the alternate storage site includes physical facilities and the systems supporting recovery operations that ensure accessibility and correct execution.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CP-6(2) 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
Configure the alternate storage site to facilitate recovery operations in accordance with recovery time and recovery point objectives.
Implementation Guidance
Organizations establish recovery time and recovery point objectives as part of contingency planning. Configuration of the alternate storage site includes physical facilities and the systems supporting recovery operations that ensure accessibility and correct execution.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| CP-6(2) Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives not implemented | Medium | Contingency Planning |
| CP-6(2) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Contingency Planning |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
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