The IAO will ensure back-up copies of the application software are stored in a fire-rated container and not collocated with operational software.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-16844	APP6170	SV-17844r1_rule	COSW-1	Medium

Description
Inadequate back-up software or improper storage of back-up software can result in extended outages of the information system in the event of a fire or other situation that results in destruction of the operating copy.

STIG	Date
Application Security and Development Checklist	2014-12-22

Details

Check Text ( C-17853r1_chk )
Verify that a licensed copy of the operating system software and other critical software is in a fire rated container or stored separately (offsite) from the operational software. 1) If operating system software and other critical software is not in a fire rated container, or stored offsite, it is a finding.

Fix Text (F-17166r1_fix)
Store a licensed copy of the application software in a fire rated container or store it separately (off-site) from the operational software.