Title

User-level information must be backed up in accordance with local 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

Determine whether user-level information is backed up in accordance with local recovery time and recovery point objectives. If user-level information is not backed up in accordance with local recovery time and recovery point objectives, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Implement user-level information backups in accordance with local recovery time and recovery point objectives.

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Vulnerability ID: V-36733

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Expert Comments

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