Threat

Operating systems and software are potentially vulnerable to corruption by malicious code or destruction, or through natural disaster or inadvertent operator or administrator error. Hardcopy SW should be available and maintained offsite in a protected environment with secure access.

Implementation Guidance

1. Back-up copies of the operating system and other critical software shall be stored in a fire rated container or otherwise not collocated with the operational software. 2. Refer to CODB-1.

Resources

N/A

Framework

DoD Instruction 8500.2

Subject Area

Continuity

Impact Code

High

MAC Levels

MAC 1, MAC 2, MAC 3