Does your organization have documented processes for securely sharing information during incident response that align with established information sharing agreements?
Explanation
Controlled information sharing during a response is the subject: the question asks whether you have documented processes for sharing incident information in line with established sharing agreements. Secure information sharing during incidents is critical to coordinate effective responses, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain trust with partners and customers.
Evidence could include documented information sharing procedures, templates for different types of security incidents, access control lists for sensitive information, and records of information sharing agreement reviews. These documents should clearly define what information can be shared, with whom, through which secure channels, and under what circumstances.
Implementation Example
Securely share information consistent with response plans and information sharing agreements
ID: RS.CO-03.333
Context
- Function
- RS: RESPOND
- Category
- RS.CO: Incident Response Reporting and Communication
- Sub-Category
- Information is shared with designated internal and external stakeholders
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