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

From Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000535

SV-64821r1_rule The operating system must conduct backups of user-level information contained in the operating system per organization defined frequency to conduct backups 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. User-level information is data generated by information system and/or application users. Backups shall be consistent with organizational recovery time and recovery point objectives.

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

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

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