Details
The backup can be scheduled to take daily, weekly or monthly. The backup can be taken locally on the device and also on a remote server via FTP, tftp or scp. The backup which is taken last is marked with (latest) in backup type.
Rationale:
The backup helps in restoring the configuration in the case of system failure or corruption or in the condition of device replacement.
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Solution
GUI:
Navigate to Maintenance > System Backup > Scheduled Backup > Add Scheduled Backup
Provide the Backup Type and Backup Schedule as per organization’s policy.
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Configuration Management.This control applies to the following type of system CheckPoint.