SI-17

SI-17 FAIL-SAFE PROCEDURES

Overview

Number	Title	Impact	Priority	Subject Area
SI-17	Fail-Safe Procedures		P0	System And Information Integrity

Instructions
The information system implements Assignment: organization-defined fail-safe procedures when Assignment: organization-defined failure conditions occur.

Guidance
Failure conditions include, for example, loss of communications among critical system components or between system components and operational facilities. Fail-safe procedures include, for example, alerting operator personnel and providing specific instructions on subsequent steps to take (e.g., do nothing, reestablish system settings, shut down processes, restart the system, or contact designated organizational personnel).

Guidance

Failure conditions include, for example, loss of communications among critical system components or between system components and operational facilities. Fail-safe procedures include, for example, alerting operator personnel and providing specific instructions on subsequent steps to take (e.g., do nothing, reestablish system settings, shut down processes, restart the system, or contact designated organizational personnel).

Enhancements