CP-09 System Backup
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Title
System Backup
Control
a. Conduct backups of user-level information contained in [Assignment: system components] [Assignment: frequency];
b. Conduct backups of system-level information contained in the system [Assignment: frequency];
c. Conduct backups of system documentation, including security- and privacy-related documentation [Assignment: frequency] ; and
d. Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of backup information.
Discussion
System-level information includes system state information, operating system software, middleware, application software, and licenses. User-level information includes information other than system-level information. Mechanisms employed to protect the integrity of system backups include digital signatures and cryptographic hashes. Protection of system backup information while in transit is addressed by [MP-5](#mp-5) and [SC-8](#sc-8) . System backups reflect the requirements in contingency plans as well as other organizational requirements for backing up information. Organizations may be subject to laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, or policies with requirements regarding specific categories of information (e.g., personal health information). Organizational personnel consult with the senior agency official for privacy and legal counsel regarding such requirements.
Parameters
cp-09_odp.01: system components
cp-09_odp.02: frequency
cp-09_odp.03: frequency
cp-09_odp.04: frequency
Related controls
cp-10, cp-2, cp-6, mp-4, mp-5, sc-12, sc-13, sc-8, si-13, si-4
STIG rules that implement this control 4
Application Security and Development V6R5
- APSC-DV-003070 CAT II Data backup must be performed at required intervals in accordance with DoW policy.
- APSC-DV-003080 CAT II Back-up copies of the application software or source code must be stored in a fire-rated container or stored separately (offsite).
- APSC-DV-003090 CAT II Procedures must be in place to assure the appropriate physical and technical protection of the backup and restoration of the application.
Cisco IOS XE Router NDM Y26M04
- CISC-ND-001410 CAT II The Cisco router must be configured to back up the configuration when changes occur.