The BACKCOPY utility duplicates tape made in the file-mode format for archiving or any duplication reason. The BACKCOPY utility cannot make a copy of a tape backed up using the volume-mode format.
The Corporate Security Policy should detail procedures for physically securing tapes in a tape library.
RISK Tapes can contain sensitive data. Therefore, access to tapes must be controlled physically to ensure security. Copies should only be made by authorized personnel.
BP-FILE-BACKCOPY-01 BACKCOPY should be secured "UUCU".
BP-OPSYS-LICENSE-01 BACKCOPY must be LICENSED.
BP-OPSYS-OWNER-01 BACKCOPY should be owned by SUPER.SUPER.
BP-OPSYS-FILELOC-01 BACKCOPY must reside in $SYSTEM.SYSnn.
If available, use Safeguard software or a third party object security product to grant access to BACKCOPY only to users who require access in order to perform their jobs.
BP-SAFE-BACKCOPY-01 Add a Safeguard Protection Record to grant appropriate access to the BACKCOPY object file.
Discovery Questions | Look here: | |
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OPSYS-OWNER-01 | Who owns the BACKCOPY object file? | Fileinfo |
OPSYS-LICENSE-01 | Is the BACKCOPY object file licensed? | Fileinfo |
FILE-POLICY | Who is allowed to copy tapes from the system? | Policy |
FILE-BACKCOPY-01 | Is the BACKCOPY object file correctly secured with the Guardian or Safeguard system? | Fileinfo Safecom |
Related Topics
BACKUP
TAPECOM