cp-6-2-recovery-time-and-recovery-point-objectives

name	CP-6(2)_recovery-time-and-recovery-point-objectives
description	Configure the alternate storage site to facilitate recovery operations in accordance with recovery time and recovery point objectives.
category	configuration
version	5.2.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["nist","sp800-53","rev5","cp-6-2","cp","enhancement"]
tech_stack	["aws","azure","gcp"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	["CP-6"]
severity_boost	{}

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

• Verify CP-6(2) Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives is documented in SSP
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for CP-6(2)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control CP-6

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