2.4.2 Ensure 'Snapshot' is set

Information

An image of the system partition creates when takes the snapshots, includes all the configuration settings, Operating System and Checkpoint files. The locally stored firewall logs are not stored in the snapshots, as log partition is not included in the Snapshots. Snapshots can be restored on the same hardware on which it takes or on the same configuration hardware.

Rationale:

Snapshots are critical to system recovery in the event of a System crash.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Run the following command to take the snapshot.
CLI:

To take the snapshot run the following command on the device.
Hostname> add snapshot [snapshot_name]

GUI:

Navigate to Maintenance > Snapshot Management > New
Provide the Name and description for the snapshot

Default Value:

Not Configured

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2828

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-2, CSCv7|5.3

Plugin: CheckPoint

Control ID: fd2708fb1fa00e1d2000fff1c857e6ba3a6dba48c2c50a6436dd832ca59c6132