Details
Backups should be validated on a regular basis.
Rationale:
Verifying that backups are occurring appropriately will help ensure data availability in the event of an incident.
Impact:
Without a well-tested backup, it might be hard to recover from an incident if the backup procedure contains errors or doesn’t include all required data.
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Solution
Implement regular backup checks and document each check.
Supportive Information
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This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Contingency Planning.This control applies to the following type of system Unix.