CP-9 (7) Information System Backup | Dual Authorization
The organization enforces dual authorization for the deletion or destruction of [Assignment: organization-defined backup information].
Applicable CNSSI 1253 Baselines
Confidentiality
- L
- M
- H
Integrity
- L
- M
- H
Availability
- L
- M
- H
Supplemental Guidance
Dual authorization ensures that the deletion or destruction of backup information cannot occur unless two qualified individuals carry out the task. Individuals deleting/destroying backup information possess sufficient skills/expertise to determine if the proposed deletion/destruction of backup information reflects organizational policies and procedures. Dual authorization may also be known as two-person control.