IR-9(2) Training
Enhancement of: IR-9
High-Level Description
Family: Incident Response (IR) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Organizations establish requirements for responding to information spillage incidents in incident response plans. Incident response training on a regular basis helps to ensure that organizational personnel understand their individual responsibilities and what specific actions to take when spillage incidents occur.
What to Check
- Verify IR-9(2) Training is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for IR-9(2)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control IR-9
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for IR-9(2) 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
Provide information spillage response training [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Organizations establish requirements for responding to information spillage incidents in incident response plans. Incident response training on a regular basis helps to ensure that organizational personnel understand their individual responsibilities and what specific actions to take when spillage incidents occur.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| IR-9(2) Training not implemented | Medium | Incident Response |
| IR-9(2) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Incident Response |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - IR-9(2)
- 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 (AT-2, AT-3, CP-3, IR-2) reviewed