CCI-004976

Implementation Guidance

Determine if intrusion-monitoring tools and mechanisms are tested [SI-04(09)_ODP; a frequency at which to test intrusion-monitoring tools and mechanisms is defined].

Validation Procedures

Examine: [SELECT FROM: System and information integrity policy; system and information integrity procedures; procedures addressing the testing of system monitoring tools and techniques; documentation providing evidence of testing intrusion-monitoring tools; system security plan; other relevant documents or records]. Interview: [SELECT FROM: System/network administrators; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities; organizational personnel installing, configuring, and/or maintaining the system; organizational personnel responsible for monitoring the system; organizational personnel responsible for the intrusion detection system]. Test: [SELECT FROM: Organizational processes for intrusion detection and system monitoring; mechanisms supporting and/or implementing intrusion detection and system monitoring capabilities; mechanisms supporting and/or implementing the testing of intrusion-monitoring tools].