Samsung Android must be configured to not allow backup of all applications and configuration data to remote systems. - Disable Backup Services.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>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 vulnerable to breach. Disallowing remote backup mitigates this risk. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #40</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-255116r867285_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - 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".