| name | IR-4(6)_insider-threats |
| description | Implement an incident handling capability for incidents involving insider threats. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ir-4-6","ir","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["IR-4"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
IR-4(6) Insider Threats
Enhancement of: IR-4
High-Level Description
Family: Incident Response (IR)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Explicit focus on handling incidents involving insider threats provides additional emphasis on this type of threat and the need for specific incident handling capabilities to provide appropriate and timely responses.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for IR-4(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
Implement an incident handling capability for incidents involving insider threats.
Implementation Guidance
Explicit focus on handling incidents involving insider threats provides additional emphasis on this type of threat and the need for specific incident handling capabilities to provide appropriate and timely responses.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| IR-4(6) Insider Threats not implemented | Medium | Incident Response |
| IR-4(6) partially implemented |
