CCI-002591

Defines the frequency with which to test downgrading equipment and procedures to ensure correct performance.

Implementation Guidance

Determine if: - downgrading equipment is tested [MP-08(02)_ODP[01]; the frequency with which to test downgrading equipment is defined] to ensure that downgrading actions are being achieved. - downgrading procedures are tested [MP-08(02)_ODP[02]; the frequency with which to test downgrading procedures is defined] to ensure that downgrading actions are being achieved.

Validation Procedures

Examine: [SELECT FROM: System media protection policy; procedures addressing media downgrading; procedures addressing testing of media downgrading equipment; results of downgrading equipment and procedures testing; records of media downgrading; audit records; system security plan; other relevant documents or records]. Interview: [SELECT FROM: Organizational personnel with system media downgrading responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities]. Test: [SELECT FROM: Organizational processes for media downgrading; mechanisms supporting and/or implementing media downgrading].

The controls below (if any) were marked by NIST as being related to CCI-002591.