CP-2(6) Alternate Processing and Storage Sites
Enhancement of: CP-2
High-Level Description
Family: Contingency Planning (CP)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Organizations may choose to conduct contingency planning activities for alternate processing and storage sites as part of business continuity planning or business impact analyses. Primary processing and/or storage sites defined by organizations as part of contingency planning may change depending on the circumstances associated with the contingency.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CP-2(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
Plan for the transfer of [organization-defined] mission and business functions to alternate processing and/or storage sites with minimal or no loss of operational continuity and sustain that continuity through system restoration to primary processing and/or storage sites.
Implementation Guidance
Organizations may choose to conduct contingency planning activities for alternate processing and storage sites as part of business continuity planning or business impact analyses. Primary processing and/or storage sites defined by organizations as part of contingency planning may change depending on the circumstances associated with the contingency.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| CP-2(6) Alternate Processing and Storage Sites not implemented | Medium | Contingency Planning |
| CP-2(6) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Contingency Planning |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
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