Incident Response Testing 03 06 03

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name: "Incident Response Testing (03.06.03)_incident-response-testing"
description: "Incident Response Testing"
category: "configuration"
version: "3.0"
author: "cyberstrike-official"
tags:
  - nist
  - sp800-171
  - rev3
  - incident response testing (03-06-03)
  - family-03.06
  - cui-protection
  - cmmc
tech_stack:
  - any
cwe_ids: []
chains_with: []
prerequisites: []
severity_boost: {}
---

# Incident Response Testing (03.06.03) Incident Response Testing

## High-Level Description

**Family:** Incident Response
**Framework:** NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3
**Applicability:** Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI

Incident Response Testing

## What to Check

- [ ] Verify Incident Response Testing (03.06.03) Incident Response Testing is implemented for CUI systems
- [ ] Review SSP documentation for Incident Response Testing (03.06.03)
- [ ] Validate CMMC Level 2 assessment objective for Incident Response Testing (03.06.03)
- [ ] Confirm POA&M addresses any gaps for Incident Response Testing (03.06.03)

## How to Test

### Step 1: Review System Security Plan

Examine the SSP for Incident Response Testing (03.06.03) implementation description and responsible parties.

### Step 2: Assess Implementation

```
# Verify security controls protecting CUI
# Check access controls, encryption, monitoring as applicable

# For Linux systems:
ls -la /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "CUI\|controlled" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null

# For cloud:
# Use cloud-audit-mcp tools to assess posture
```

### Step 3: CMMC Assessment Validation

Verify this requirement passes CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology per SP 800-171A Rev 3.

## Tools

| Tool            | Purpose                      | Usage                  |
| --------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud CUI environment | `cloud_audit_*` tools  |
| Manual Review   | SSP and POA&M review         | Documentation analysis |

## Remediation Guide

### Requirement Statement

Implement Incident Response Testing per NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3.

### Supplemental Guidance

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. Incident response testing can include a determination of the effects of incident response on organizational operations, organizational assets, and individuals. Qualitative and quantitative data can help determine the effectiveness of incident response processes.

## Risk Assessment

| Finding                                                                        | Severity | Impact                             |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Incident Response Testing (03.06.03) Incident Response Testing not implemented | Medium   | CUI Protection - Incident Response |
| Incident Response Testing (03.06.03) partially implemented (POA&M)             | Low      | CMMC certification risk            |

## CWE Categories

| CWE ID | Title                 |
| ------ | --------------------- |
| N/A    | No direct CWE mapping |

## References

- [NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3](https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/171/r3/final)
- [NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 (Assessment)](https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/171/a/r3/final)
- [CMMC Model Overview](https://www.acq.osd.mil/cmmc/)
- [NIST OSCAL Content](https://github.com/usnistgov/oscal-content)

## Checklist

- [ ] SSP documents Incident Response Testing (03.06.03) implementation
- [ ] Evidence of operating effectiveness collected
- [ ] POA&M addresses any gaps
- [ ] CMMC assessment objective met
- [ ] Continuous monitoring active