Check: SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000340
Network Device Management SRG:
SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000340
(in versions v4 r3 through v2 r15)
Title
The network device must be configured to conduct backups of system level information contained in the information system when changes occur. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
System-level information includes default and customized settings and security attributes, including ACLs that relate to the network device configuration, as well as software required for the execution and operation of the device. Information system backup is a critical step in ensuring system integrity and availability. If the system fails and there is no backup of the system-level information, a denial of service condition is possible for all who utilize this critical network component. This control requires the network device to support the organizational central backup process for system-level information associated with the network device. This function may be provided by the network device itself; however, the preferred best practice is a centralized backup rather than each network device performing discrete backups.
Check Content
Review the network device configuration to determine if the device is configured to conduct backups of system-level information contained in the information system when changes occur. If the network device is not configured to conduct backups of system-level data when changes occur, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the network device to conduct backups of system-level information contained in the information system when changes occur.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-202136r916221_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-202136
Group Title: SRG-APP-000516
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
CCI-000537 |
The organization conducts backups of system-level information contained in the information system per organization-defined frequency that is consistent with recovery time and recovery point objectives. |