System images are not being backed up on a weekly basis to the local system and a copy is not being stored on a removable storage device and/or is not being stored off site.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-7984	DSN17.02	SV-8470r1_rule	CODB-1 ECSC-1	Medium

Description
Requirement: The IAO will ensure that systems will be backed up on a weekly basis to the local system and a copy will be stored, off site, on a removable storage device by the Switch Administrator.System backup images or views need to be taken frequently and stored in such a way that a current copy can be obtained if needed. By storing a copy on the local system and a copy on removable media, in most instances, a copy can be used to restore the system. The storage of a copy off site improved the safety of the copy in the event of a catastrophe at the operations site.

Description

Requirement: The IAO will ensure that systems will be backed up on a weekly basis to the local system and a copy will be stored, off site, on a removable storage device by the Switch Administrator.System backup images or views need to be taken frequently and stored in such a way that a current copy can be obtained if needed. By storing a copy on the local system and a copy on removable media, in most instances, a copy can be used to restore the system. The storage of a copy off site improved the safety of the copy in the event of a catastrophe at the operations site.

STIG	Date
Defense Switched Network STIG	2015-01-02

Details

Check Text ( C-7374r1_chk )
Review current configuration files of effected devices to confirm compliance

Fix Text (F-7968r1_fix)
Implement processes / procedures, generate documents, and/or adjust configuration(s) / architecture, as necessary to comply with policy.