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Samsung Android must be configured to not allow backup of all applications and configuration data to remote systems.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often offer less protection than the MOS. Where the remote backup involves a cloud-based solution, the backup capability is often used to synchronize data across multiple devices. In this case, DoD devices may synchronize DoD sensitive information to a user's personal device or other unauthorized computers that are vulnerable to breach. Disallowing remote backup mitigates this risk. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #40

ID
SV-251812r814192_rule
Version
KNOX-12-110100
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the Samsung Android devices to disable backup to remote systems (including commercial clouds).

On the management tool, in the device restrictions, set "Backup service" to "Disable".