+CP-09 [M] System Backup
---+CP-09(01) [M] Testing for Reliability and Integrity
---+CP-09(08) [M] Cryptographic Protection

CP-09 [M] System Backup

Control

  1. Conduct backups of user-level information contained in [Assignement: system components] [Assignement: frequency];
  2. Conduct backups of system-level information contained in the system [Assignement: frequency];
  3. Conduct backups of system documentation, including security- and privacy-related documentation [Assignement: frequency] ; and
  4. 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.

Assessment Objective

  1. backups of user-level information contained in [Assignement: system components] are conducted [Assignement: frequency];
  2. backups of system-level information contained in the system are conducted [Assignement: frequency];
  3. backups of system documentation, including security- and privacy-related documentation are conducted [Assignement: frequency];
    1. the confidentiality of backup information is protected;
    2. the integrity of backup information is protected;
    3. the availability of backup information is protected.

Assessment Method

Examine

Contingency planning policy procedures addressing system backup contingency plan backup storage location(s) system backup logs or records system security plan privacy plan other relevant documents or records

Interview

Organizational personnel with system backup responsibilities organizational personnel with information security and privacy responsibilities

1. Přehled

CP-09(01) [M] Testing for Reliability and Integrity

Control

Test backup information [Assignement: organization-defined frequency] to verify media reliability and information integrity.

Discussion

Organizations need assurance that backup information can be reliably retrieved. Reliability pertains to the systems and system components where the backup information is stored, the operations used to retrieve the information, and the integrity of the information being retrieved. Independent and specialized tests can be used for each of the aspects of reliability. For example, decrypting and transporting (or transmitting) a random sample of backup files from the alternate storage or backup site and comparing the information to the same information at the primary processing site can provide such assurance.

Assessment Objective

  1. backup information is tested [Assignement: frequency] to verify media reliability;
  2. backup information is tested [Assignement: frequency] to verify information integrity.

Assessment Method

Examine

Contingency planning policy procedures addressing system backup contingency plan system backup test results contingency plan test documentation contingency plan test results system security plan other relevant documents or records

Interview

Organizational personnel with system backup responsibilities organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
CP-09(08) [M] Cryptographic Protection

Control

Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure and modification of [Assignement: backup information].

Discussion

The selection of cryptographic mechanisms is based on the need to protect the confidentiality and integrity of backup information. The strength of mechanisms selected is commensurate with the security category or classification of the information. Cryptographic protection applies to system backup information in storage at both primary and alternate locations. Organizations that implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect information at rest also consider cryptographic key management solutions.

Assessment Objective

cryptographic mechanisms are implemented to prevent unauthorized disclosure and modification of [Assignement: backup information].

Assessment Method

Examine

Contingency planning policy procedures addressing system backup contingency plan system design documentation system configuration settings and associated documentation system security plan other relevant documents or records

Interview

Organizational personnel with system backup responsibilities organizational personnel with information security responsibilities

1.1 Odkazy

1.2 Identifikované požadavky

1.3 Související regulace

2. Identifikované požadavky

Požadavky

3. Související regulace

Regulace

Propojené úkoly

Vazby
is blocked by CP-09 [M] System Backup – Assessment Procedure
is blocked by Data Backups