cyberstrikeus ID.IM-04 ID.IM-04
Subcategory of: Improvement (ID.IM)
High-Level Description
Function: IDENTIFY (ID) Framework: NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0
Incident response plans and other cybersecurity plans that affect operations are established, communicated, maintained, and improved
What to Check
- Verify ID.IM-04 ID.IM-04 outcome is achieved
- Review documentation and evidence for ID.IM-04
- Assess organizational maturity for IDENTIFY function
- Map to SP 800-53 controls that satisfy ID.IM-04
How to Test
Step 1: Identify Current Profile
Determine the organization's current and target CSF profile tier for ID.IM-04.
Step 2: Assess Outcome Achievement
# Review organizational policies and procedures
# Check for evidence that ID.IM-04 outcome is met
# Interview stakeholders responsible for IDENTIFY
Step 3: Map to Technical Controls
Identify which SP 800-53 controls implement this CSF outcome and verify their operating effectiveness.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud security posture | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | Policy and procedure review | Interviews and documentation |
Remediation Guide
Achieve the ID.IM-04 ID.IM-04 outcome:
Incident response plans and other cybersecurity plans that affect operations are established, communicated, maintained, and improved
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| ID.IM-04 ID.IM-04 outcome not achieved | Medium | IDENTIFY Function Gap |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information |
References
Checklist
- Current profile tier assessed
- Target profile tier defined
- Gap analysis completed
- SP 800-53 control mapping verified
- Implementation roadmap exists