BCR-11: Equipment Redundancy
Control Family:
Threats Addressed:
Previous Version:
- Cloud Controls Matrix v3.0.1:
- BCR-06: Equipment Location
Control Statement
Supplement business-critical equipment with redundant equipment independently located at a reasonable minimum distance in accordance with applicable industry standards.
Implementation Guidance
The minimum distance between mirrored or redundant physical systems should support compliance with the organization's defined continuity and availability within contractual agreements or service-level agreements (SLAs).
Auditing Guidance
- Examine the process to identify business-critical equipment and any redundant equipment.
- Examine the process to identify applicable industry standards.
- Evaluate if the redundant business-critical equipment is independently located at a reasonable distance.
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