Azure Security Benchmark
Backup and Recovery

Azure Security Benchmark ASBv3-BR-4: Regularly test backup

Perform periodic data recovery tests against backups to verify the backup configuration and the availability of backup data meet the defined recovery time and recovery point objectives.

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This control maps to 39 controls across 21 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

FedRAMP High · 3 controls

  • CP-10 System Recovery and Reconstitution
  • CP-4 Contingency Plan Testing
  • CP-9(1) Testing for Reliability and Integrity

FedRAMP Moderate · 3 controls

  • CP-10 System Recovery and Reconstitution
  • CP-4 Contingency Plan Testing
  • CP-9(1) Testing for Reliability and Integrity
  • NIST-CSF-PR.DS-11 Backups of data are created, protected, maintained, and tested
  • NIST-CSF-RC.RP-03 The integrity of backups and other restoration assets is verified before using them for restoration
  • NIST-CSF-RC.RP-05 The integrity of restored assets is verified, systems and services are restored, and normal operating status is confirmed

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 · 3 controls

  • ASD37-34 Regular backups (Essential)
  • ASD37-35 Business continuity and disaster recovery plans (Very Good)

C5 (Germany) · 2 controls

  • C5-BCM-04 Verification, updating and testing of the business continuity
  • C5-OPS-08 Data Backup and Recovery - Regular Testing

HIPAA Security Rule · 2 controls

ISO 22301:2019 · 2 controls

ISO 27001:2022 · 2 controls

  • 5.30 ICT readiness for business continuity
  • 8.13 Information backup

ISO 27002:2022 · 2 controls

  • 5.30 ICT readiness for business continuity
  • 8.13 Information backup

ISO 27701:2019 · 2 controls

NIST SP 800-66 Rev 2 · 2 controls

  • E8-BACKUP-ML1 Regular Backups (ML1)
  • ANSSI-HYG-37 Define and Apply a Backup Policy for Critical Components
  • CPS230-33 Systematic BCP Testing Program

APRA CPS 234 · 1 control

  • CPS234-32 Annual Review and Testing of Response Plans
  • CFTC-SS-11 Testing and Review of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Capabilities

CIS Controls v8 · 1 control

SOC 2 · 1 control

  • SOC2-A1.3 A1.3 Testing recovery plan procedures

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