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5.6.2.1

Backup and Encrypt Data

Determine the Essential Information for Functioning of the Organization

Backup and Encrypt Data – Determine the Essential Information for Functioning of the Organization – Organizations shall determine on a case-by-case basis what business information and software (including but not limited to sensitive information) is essential to the functioning of the organization, and
how frequently this information changes.

NOTE: As an example, critical workstations and servers may require daily incremental backups, whereas desktops may be recovered from one common image.

  • 5.12 Classification of Information: Classify information based on organization’s security needs: confidentiality, integrity, availability, and relevant stakeholder requirements.

    5.13 Labelling of Information: Develop and implement information labelling procedures based on organization’s classification scheme.

    5.33 Protection of Records: Safeguard records against loss, destruction, falsification, unauthorized access, and release.

    5.37 Documented Operating Procedures: Document and provide operating procedures for information processing facilities to relevant personnel.

    8.12 Data Leakage Prevention: Apply data leakage prevention measures to systems, networks, and other devices handling sensitive information.

    8.13 Information Backup: Maintain and regularly test backup copies of information, software, and systems as per the agreed topic-specific backup policy.

     

  • 3.8.9 Protect the confidentiality of backup CUI at storage locations.

  • 3.8.9 Protect the confidentiality of backup CUI at storage locations.

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