Check: OSX8-00-00555
Apple OSX 10.8 STIG:
OSX8-00-00555
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The operating system must conduct backups of user-level information contained in the operating system per organization-defined frequency consistent with recovery time and recovery point objectives. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Operating system backup is a critical step in maintaining data assurance and availability. User-level information is data generated by information system and/or application users. Backups shall be consistent with organizational recovery time and recovery point objectives.
Check Content
To check and see if automatic backups for the built in "Time Machine" function of OS are enabled, run the following command: sudo defaults read /Library/Preferences/com.apple.TimeMachine AutoBackup If the result is a "0", then automatic backups are disabled. Although OS X does include Time Machine as a backup facility, please check with the organization's System Administrators for defined policies and procedures for workstation backups.
Fix Text
To enable the automatic backups using Time Machine, run the following command: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.TimeMachine AutoBackup 1
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-65751r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-51541
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000535 |
The organization conducts backups of user-level information contained in the information system per organization-defined frequency that is consistent with recovery time and recovery point objectives. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CP-9 |
Information System Backup |