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CP-04 Contingency Plan Testing

NIST SP 800-53 (controls) 5.2.0 against 5.2.0
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Title

Contingency Plan Testing

Control

a. Test the contingency plan for the system [Assignment: frequency] using the following tests to determine the effectiveness of the plan and the readiness to execute the plan: [Assignment: organization-defined tests].
b. Review the contingency plan test results; and
c. Initiate corrective actions, if needed.

Discussion

Methods for testing contingency plans to determine the effectiveness of the plans and identify potential weaknesses include checklists, walk-through and tabletop exercises, simulations (parallel or full interrupt), and comprehensive exercises. Organizations conduct testing based on the requirements in contingency plans and include a determination of the effects on organizational operations, assets, and individuals due to contingency operations. Organizations have flexibility and discretion in the breadth, depth, and timelines of corrective actions.

Parameters

cp-4_prm_2: organization-defined tests
cp-04_odp.01: frequency
cp-04_odp.02: tests
cp-04_odp.03: tests

Related controls

at-3, cp-2, cp-3, cp-8, cp-9, ir-3, ir-4, pl-2, pm-14, sr-2

STIG rules that implement this control 0

No followed STIG rule cites a CCI indexed to this control (CCI list 2026-07-14).