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V-286331

CAT II (Medium)

Samsung Android 17 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to remote systems. (This requirement applies to the work profile for COPE.) - Disable Data Sync Framework.

Rule ID

SV-286331r1256140_rule

STIG

Samsung Android OS 17 with Knox 3.x COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-001090

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 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, DoW devices may synchronize DoW 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

Check Content

Verify requirement KNOX-17-009100 (disallow modify accounts) has been implemented.

If "disallow modify accounts" has not been implemented, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Disallow modify accounts (refer to requirement KNOX-17-009100).