CP-9(5)_transfer-to-alternate-storage-site

CP-9(5) Transfer to Alternate Storage Site

Enhancement of: CP-9

High-Level Description

Family: Contingency Planning (CP) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

System backup information can be transferred to alternate storage sites either electronically or by the physical shipment of storage media.

What to Check

• Verify CP-9(5) Transfer to Alternate Storage Site is documented in SSP
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for CP-9(5)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control CP-9

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CP-9(5) 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

Remediation Guide

Control Statement

Transfer system backup information to the alternate storage site [organization-defined].

Implementation Guidance

System backup information can be transferred to alternate storage sites either electronically or by the physical shipment of storage media.

Risk Assessment

CWE Categories

References

• NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - CP-9(5)
• NIST SP 800-53A Rev 5 (Assessment Procedures)
• NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Full Catalog

Checklist

• Control documented in SSP
• Implementation evidence collected
• Operating effectiveness validated
• Continuous monitoring in place
• Related controls (CP-7, MP-3, MP-4, MP-5) reviewed