{
  "node_id": "contingency-planning-federal-information-systems",
  "title": "Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems",
  "domain": "Cybersecurity",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "last_updated": "2010-05-21",
  "bluf": "This guide provides instructions, recommendations, and considerations for federal information system contingency planning. Contingency planning refers to a coordinated strategy involving plans, procedures, and technical measures that enable the recovery of information systems, operations, and data after a disruption. It supports the requirement that identified services provided by information systems are able to operate effectively without excessive interruption. This guideline has been prepared for use by federal agencies but may be used by nongovernmental organizations on a voluntary basis and is not subject to copyright.\n\nThe core obligation for applicable organizations is to develop and maintain a viable contingency planning program through a seven-step process integrated into the system development life cycle. This process includes: 1) developing a formal contingency planning policy statement; 2) conducting a business impact analysis (BIA) to identify and prioritize critical systems; 3) identifying preventive controls to reduce disruption effects; 4) creating thorough recovery strategies; 5) developing a detailed information system contingency plan; 6) ensuring the plan is tested, personnel are trained, and exercises are conducted to validate capabilities; and 7) maintaining the plan as a living document. The guide presents sample formats based on low-, moderate-, or high-impact levels as defined by FIPS 199.",
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}