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Google Android 12 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Data on mobile devices is protected by numerous mechanisms, including user authentication, access control, and cryptography. When the data is backed up to an external system (either locally connected or cloud based), many if not all of these mechanisms are no longer present. This leaves the backed-up data vulnerable to attack. Disabling backup to external systems mitigates this risk. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #40

ID
SV-250433r802665_rule
Version
GOOG-12-008500
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the Google Android 12 device to disable backup to locally connected systems.

On the EMM console:

COBO and COPE: