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User-level information includes information other than system-level information. Mechanisms employed to protect the integrity of system backups include digital signatures and cryptographic hashes. Protection of system backup information while in transit is addressed by MP-05 and SC-08. System backups reflect the requirements in contingency plans as well as other organizational requirements for backing up information. Organizations may be subject to laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, or policies with requirements regarding specific categories of information (e.g., personal health information). Organizational personnel consult with the senior agency official for privacy and legal counsel regarding such requirements.","enhancements":[{"id":"CP-09(01)","name":"Testing for Reliability and Integrity","statement":"Test backup information [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] to verify media reliability and information integrity.","baselines":["moderate","high"]},{"id":"CP-09(02)","name":"Test Restoration Using Sampling","statement":"Use a sample of backup information in the restoration of selected system functions as part of contingency plan testing.","baselines":["high"]},{"id":"CP-09(03)","name":"Separate Storage for Critical Information","statement":"Store backup copies of [Assignment: organization-defined critical system software and other security-related information] in a separate facility or in a fire rated container that is not collocated with the operational system.","baselines":["high"]},{"id":"CP-09(04)","name":"Protection from Unauthorized Modification","withdrawn":true,"incorporated_into":["CP-09"]},{"id":"CP-09(05)","name":"Transfer to Alternate Storage Site","statement":"Transfer system backup information to the alternate storage site [Assignment: organization-defined time period and transfer rate consistent with the recovery time and recovery point objectives].","baselines":["high"]},{"id":"CP-09(06)","name":"Redundant Secondary System","statement":"Conduct system backup by maintaining a redundant secondary system that is not collocated with the primary system and that can be activated without loss of information or disruption to operations.","baselines":[]},{"id":"CP-09(07)","name":"Dual Authorization for Deletion or Destruction","statement":"Enforce dual authorization for the deletion or destruction of [Assignment: organization-defined backup information].","baselines":[]},{"id":"CP-09(08)","name":"Cryptographic Protection","statement":"Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure and modification of [Assignment: organization-defined backup information].","baselines":["moderate","high"]}],"baseline_low":true,"baseline_moderate":true,"baseline_high":true,"nist_800_53":{"rev5":{"id":"CP-09","name":"System Backup","description":"a. 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