The operating system must conduct backups of system-level information contained in the information system per organization defined frequency to conduct backups that are consistent with recovery time and recovery point objectives.

From Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000537

SV-50287r1_rule The operating system must conduct backups of system-level information contained in the information system per organization defined frequency to conduct backups that are consistent with recovery time and recovery point objectives.

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Operating system backup is a critical step in maintaining data assurance and availability. System-level information includes system-state information, operating system and application software, and licenses. Backups must be consistent with organizational recovery time and recovery point objectives.

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Ask an administrator if a process exists to back up OS data from the system, including configuration data. If such a process does not exist, this is a finding.

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Procedures to back up OS data from the system must be established and executed. The Red Hat operating system provides utilities for automating such a process. Commercial and open-source products are also available. Implement a process whereby OS data is backed up from the system in accordance with local policies.

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