Incident Analysis (RS.AN) Incident Analysis
High-Level Description
Function: RESPOND (RS) Framework: NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0
Investigations are conducted to ensure effective response and support forensics and recovery activities
What to Check
- Verify Incident Analysis (RS.AN) Incident Analysis outcome is achieved
- Review documentation and evidence for Incident Analysis (RS.AN)
- Assess organizational maturity for RESPOND function
How to Test
Step 1: Identify Current Profile
Determine the organization's current and target CSF profile tier for Incident Analysis (RS.AN).
Step 2: Assess Outcome Achievement
# Review organizational policies and procedures
# Check for evidence that Incident Analysis (RS.AN) outcome is met
# Interview stakeholders responsible for RESPOND
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 Incident Analysis (RS.AN) Incident Analysis outcome:
Investigations are conducted to ensure effective response and support forensics and recovery activities
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Incident Analysis (RS.AN) Incident Analysis outcome not achieved | Medium | RESPOND Function Gap |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
Checklist
- Current profile tier assessed
- Target profile tier defined
- Gap analysis completed
- SP 800-53 control mapping verified
- Implementation roadmap exists