Response and recovery plan tests

The organization must test and update its response to the security breach at scheduled intervals or after significant changes. For critical parts of the organization, operational plans should be tested at least annually. Test results should be documented and communicated to improve the plan.

The organization should regularly and at least annually test and review information security continuity plans to ensure that they are valid and effective in adverse situations.

Stakeholders critical to each plan will be involved in the testing of continuity plans, as appropriate.

In addition, in the event of significant changes in operations, the adequacy of continuity plans and related management mechanisms should be reassessed.