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A machine-readable or a paper-document backup must be maintained for the configuration of the KVM switch.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6684 KVM01.011.00 SV-6846r2_rule COSW-1 Low
Description
Without a backup of the KVM switch's configuration, you can have a denial of service if the configuration cannot be restored quickly in the event it is lost or a faulty switch needs to be replaced. The ISSO or SA will ensure a machine-readable or a paper-document backup is maintained for the configuration of the KVM switch.
STIG Date
Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch STIG 2015-12-09

Details

Check Text ( C-2634r2_chk )
Interview the ISSO or SA to verify a backup of the configuration is maintained. If a backup of the configuration does not exist, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-6274r1_fix)
Create a machine-readable or paper-document backup of the KVM switch configuration.