3.8.9

Protect the confidentiality of backup CUI at storage locations.

DISCUSSION

Organizations can employ cryptographic mechanisms or alternative physical controls to protect the confidentiality of backup information at designated storage locations. Backed-up information containing CUI may include system-level information and user-level information. System-level information includes system-state information, operating system software, application software, and licenses. User-level information includes information other than system-level information.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE

Determine if:

3.8.9[a] the confidentiality of backup CUI is protected at storage locations.

POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT METHODS AND OBJECTS

Examine: [SELECT FROM: Procedures addressing system backup; system configuration settings and associated documentation; security plan; backup storage locations; system backup logs or records; other relevant documents or records].

Interview: [SELECT FROM: Personnel with system backup responsibilities; personnel with information security responsibilities].

Test: [SELECT FROM: Organizational processes for conducting system backups; mechanisms supporting or implementing system backups].