FedRAMP Controls / CP

CP-4 Contingency Plan Testing

Family CP
Baselines moderate
Mapped KSIs 1

Control statement

a. Test the contingency plan for the system {{ insert: param, cp-04_odp.01 }} using the following tests to determine the effectiveness of the plan and the readiness to execute the plan: {{ insert: param, cp-4_prm_2 }}.
    b. Review the contingency plan test results; and
    c. Initiate corrective actions, if needed.
        (a) Requirement: The service provider develops test plans in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-34 (as amended); plans are approved by the JAB/AO prior to initiating testing.
        (b) Requirement: The service provider must include the Contingency Plan test results with the security package within the Contingency Plan-designated appendix (Appendix G, Contingency Plan Test Report).

Parameter placeholders {{ insert: param, … }} reference FedRAMP-set values in the resolved profile. Full parameter map is preserved in the catalog database.

Covered by these Key Security Indicators

KSITitleCategory
KSI-RPL-04Recovery Testing
_Persistently_ test the capability to recover from incidents and contingencies, including alignment with defined recovery objectives.
Recovery Planning