CIP-009: Cyber Security Requirements

R1. Recovery Plans - The Responsible Entity shall create and annually review recovery plan(s) for Critical Cyber Assets. The recovery plan(s) shall address at a minimum the following:
- R1.1. Specify the required actions in response to events or conditions of varying duration and severity that would activate the recovery plan(s).
- R1.2. Define the roles and responsibilities of responders.
R2. Exercises - The recovery plan(s) shall be exercised at least annually. An exercise of the recovery plan(s) can range from a paper drill, to a full operational exercise, to recovery from an actual incident.
R3. Change Control - Recovery plan(s) shall be updated to reflect any changes or lessons learned as a result of an exercise or the recovery from an actual incident. Updates shall be communicated to personnel responsible for the activation and implementation of the recovery plan(s) within thirty calendar days after the change is carried out.
R4. Backup and Restore - The recovery plan(s) shall include processes and procedures for the backup and storage of information required to successfully restore Critical Cyber Assets. For example, backups may include spare electronic components or equipment, written documentation of configuration settings, and tape backup.
R5. Testing Backup Media - Information essential to recovery that is stored on backup media shall be tested at least annually to ensure that the information is available. Testing can be completed off-site.