NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family IR
IR-1Policy and Procedures
Develop, document, and disseminate to {{ insert: param, ir-1_prm_1 }}: {{ insert: param, ir-01_odp.03 }} incident response policy that: Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the incident response policy and the associated incident response controls; Designate an {{ insert: param, ir-01_odp.04 }} to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the incident response policy and procedures; and Review and update the current incident response: Policy {{ insert: param, ir-01_odp.05 }} and following {{ insert: param, ir-01_odp.06 }} ; and Procedures {{ insert: param, ir-01_odp.07 }} and following {{ insert: param, ir-01_odp.08 }}.
Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (6)AI
CWEs ranked by how often they appear in real CVEs. The rationale describes how this control reduces exploitability of each weakness class.
| CWE | Name | CVEs | Why this control addresses it |
|---|---|---|---|
CWE-755 | Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions | 662 | Procedures ensure proper handling of exceptional conditions to support effective incident response. |
CWE-703 | Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions | 146 | Policy defines checks and handling for exceptional conditions arising from security incidents. |
CWE-391 | Unchecked Error Condition | 23 | Policy enforces checking and handling of error conditions as part of incident response processes. |
CWE-778 | Insufficient Logging | 23 | Incident response policy mandates logging and monitoring requirements to detect and record security events. |
CWE-390 | Detection of Error Condition Without Action | 14 | Procedures require detection of error/incident conditions followed by defined response actions. |
CWE-392 | Missing Report of Error Condition | 11 | Requires reporting and escalation of error conditions and incidents per documented procedures. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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