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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-52130r2_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 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-12-18

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.