PDP-22 Rollback Plans

What is this control about?

Implementing the control ‘Rollback Plans’ is crucial for ensuring the integrity and stability of IT systems and applications within an organization. Rollback plans are contingency strategies that allow organizations to revert changes or updates to their IT environment to a previous state in case of unexpected issues or adverse outcomes resulting from system changes. X

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Control implementation

Here are some steps to implement a Rollback program.

• Develop Rollback Procedures: Work with IT teams responsible for system changes and updates to develop detailed rollback procedures for each critical system. The rollback procedures should outline step-by-step instructions to revert changes to a known good state. Include information on backup restoration, configuration changes, and any additional tasks needed to restore the system.
• Version Control and Configuration Management: Implement version control systems and configuration management tools to track changes made to system configurations and code. These tools will enable IT teams to manage and maintain a history of changes, making it easier to identify the need for rollback and select the appropriate version.
• Backup and Recovery: Ensure that adequate backup and recovery mechanisms are in place for critical systems. Regularly back up system configurations, databases, and application code. Verify the integrity of backups periodically and keep them securely stored offsite or in a separate location from the production environment.
• Testing and Validation: Test the rollback procedures in a controlled environment, such as a staging or testing environment, to ensure their effectiveness. Validate that the rollback process restores the system to a stable state without any adverse effects.

What evidence do auditors look for?

Most auditors, at a minimum, are looking for the below-suggested action:

• Version Control and Configuration Management Records: Auditors will examine version control and configuration management records to verify that changes made to critical systems are appropriately tracked and documented. This evidence helps ensure that the organization has the ability to identify the specific versions or configurations that require rollback.

Evidence example

For the suggested action, an example is provided below:

• Version Control and Configuration Management Records

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