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IR-03 Incident Response Testing

NIST SP 800-53 (controls) 5.1.1+u4
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Title

Incident Response Testing

Control

Test the effectiveness of the incident response capability for the system [Assignment: frequency] using the following tests: [Assignment: tests].

Discussion

Organizations test incident response capabilities to determine their effectiveness and identify potential weaknesses or deficiencies. Incident response testing includes the use of checklists, walk-through or tabletop exercises, and simulations (parallel or full interrupt). Incident response testing can include a determination of the effects on organizational operations and assets and individuals due to incident response. The use of qualitative and quantitative data aids in determining the effectiveness of incident response processes.

Parameters

ir-03_odp.01: frequency
ir-03_odp.02: tests

Related controls

cp-3, cp-4, ir-2, ir-4, ir-8, pm-14

Assessment objective

IR-03 the effectiveness of the incident response capability for the system is tested [Assignment: frequency] using [Assignment: tests].

STIG rules that implement this control 0

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