NIST 800-53 Rev 5

424 controls available

CP-4lowmoderatehigh

Contingency Plan Testing

Contingency Planning

Control Statement

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 }}. Review the contingency plan test results; and Initiate corrective actions, if needed.

Discussion

Methods for testing contingency plans to determine the effectiveness of the plans and identify potential weaknesses include checklists, walk-through and tabletop exercises, simulations (parallel or full interrupt), and comprehensive exercises. Organizations conduct testing based on the requirements in contingency plans and include a determination of the effects on organizational operations, assets, and individuals due to contingency operations. Organizations have flexibility and discretion in the breadth, depth, and timelines of corrective actions.

Framework
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Family
Contingency Planning
Baselines
low, moderate, high

Related Frameworks

7 paths across 2 frameworks
SCF2 mappings
BCD-04Contingency Plan Testing & Exercises
0.50
  • Secure Controls Framework · 2026.2 · scf_strm · related
BCD-05Contingency Plan Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Lessons Learned
0.50
  • Secure Controls Framework · 2026.2 · scf_strm · related
CCI5 mappings
CCI-000490
1.00
  • DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
CCI-000492
1.00
  • DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
CCI-000494
1.00
  • DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
CCI-000496
1.00
  • DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
CCI-000497
1.00
  • DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent

Related STIGs

No STIGs in the current catalog reference any CCI mapped to this control.