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Backups of system-level information must be protected.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-40172 | WN12-00-000016 | SV-52130r1_rule | CODB-2 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| A system backup will usually include sensitive information such as user accounts that could be used in an attack. As a valuable system resource, the system backup must be protected and stored in a physically secure location. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46943r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if system-level information backups are protected from destruction and stored in a physically secure location. If they are not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45156r1_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure system-level information backups are stored in a secure location and protected from destruction. |