CP-1 Contingency Planning Policy and Procedures

Description

This Control addresses the establishment of policy and procedures for the effective implementation of selected security controls and control enhancements in the CP family. Policy and procedures reflect applicable federal laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. Security program policies and procedures at the organization level may make the need for system specific policies and procedures unnecessary.

 The policy can be included as part of the general information security policy for organizations or conversely, can be represented by multiple policies reflecting the complex nature of certain organizations.

The procedures can be established for the security program in general and for particular information systems, if needed.

The organizational risk management strategy is a key factor in establishing policy and procedures.

Applicability

This Control applies to the university Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISPO).

Implementation

TAMU-CC Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, Owners, and Custodians shall:

  1. Develop, document, and disseminate to TAMU-CC:
    1. Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer is responsible for contingency planning policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
    2. Owners, and Custodians are responsible for procedures to facilitate the implementation of the contingency planning policy and associated contingency planning controls;
    3. develops information resources contingency planning policy and procedures that align with the TAMU-CC emergency management plan as required by Texas A&M System Regulation 34.07.01, Emergency Management [TAMUS 34.07.01 [PDF]]; and
  2. TAMU-CC shall maintain written Continuity of Operations Plans that address information resources so that the effects of a disaster will be minimized, and the University will be able either to maintain or quickly resume mission-critical functions; and
  3. Reviews and updates the current:
    1. Contingency planning policy annually;
    2. Contingency planning procedures annually or when required by information systems, TAMU System, state, federal, and/or regulatory requirements change.

Revision History

Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Previous Versions:

  • June 29, 2023
  • May 31, 2022
  • March 25, 2021
  • September 16, 2019

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