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SI-04(09) Testing of Monitoring Tools and Mechanisms

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

Testing of Monitoring Tools and Mechanisms

Control

Test intrusion-monitoring tools and mechanisms [Assignment: frequency].

Discussion

Testing intrusion-monitoring tools and mechanisms is necessary to ensure that the tools and mechanisms are operating correctly and continue to satisfy the monitoring objectives of organizations. The frequency and depth of testing depends on the types of tools and mechanisms used by organizations and the methods of deployment.

Parameters

si-04.09_odp: frequency

Assessment objective

SI-04(09) intrusion-monitoring tools and mechanisms are tested [Assignment: frequency].

STIG rules that implement this control 0

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