DS4.8:

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DS 4.8 IT Services Recovery and Resumption

Control Objective:

Plan the actions to be taken for the period when IT is recovering and resuming services. This may include activation of backup sites, initiation of alternative processing, customer and stakeholder communication, resumption procedures, etc. Ensure the business understands IT recovery times and the necessary technology investments to support business recovery and resumption needs.

Applicability:

Sarbanes-Oxley
HIPAA
GLBA
PCI
FISMA
NIST SP 800-66
Ditscap
Control Exception
User Defined


Risk Association Control Activities:

1. Risk: Mission critical data is not available to restart applications due to systems failure.
a. SOX.2.3.1: Up-to-date backups of programs and data should be available in emergencies.


Implementation Guide:

Process Narrative
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Process Illustration
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Control Commentary
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Control Exception Commentary
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Evidence Archive Location
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Control Status and Auditors Commentary
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Remediation Plan
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Supplemental Information: