V-276866

Discussion

Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often offer less protection than the mobile operating system. 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.1.1 #40

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Review managed Google Android 16 device configuration settings to determine if the capability to back up to a remote system has been disabled. 

Note: Because personal accounts cannot be added to the work profile (GOOG-16-009800), this control impacts only personal profile accounts. Sites can allow backup based on local policy.

This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 16 device. 

On the EMM console:

COBO and COPE:

1. Open "Device owner management".
2. Verify that "Enable backup service" is toggled to "OFF".

On the managed Google Android 16 device:

COBO:

1. Go to Settings >> System >> System >> Backup.
2. Verify that Backup settings is "Not available".

COPE:

1. Go to Settings >> System >> System >> Backup.
2. Select "Work".
3. Verify that Backup settings is "Not available".

If the EMM console device policy is not set to disable the capability to back up to a remote system, or on the managed Google Android 16 device the device policy is not set to disable the capability to back up to a remote system, this is a finding.