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IR-04(12) Malicious Code and Forensic Analysis

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

Malicious Code and Forensic Analysis

Control

Analyze malicious code and/or other residual artifacts remaining in the system after the incident.

Discussion

When conducted carefully in an isolated environment, analysis of malicious code and other residual artifacts of a security incident or breach can give the organization insight into adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures. It can also indicate the identity or some defining characteristics of the adversary. In addition, malicious code analysis can help the organization develop responses to future incidents.

STIG rules that implement this control 0

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