Not CUI Compliant
4 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. Not FedRAMP authorized. Consumer-grade backup with no CUI protections. Cannot be used for backing up CUI data.
Carbonite / CrashPlan
by OpenText / CrashPlan
FedRAMP Status
Not FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
N/A
Category
Backup & Recovery
Overview
Carbonite and CrashPlan are consumer-grade cloud backup solutions commonly used by small businesses. They lack FedRAMP authorization, government-grade encryption, and the audit controls required for CUI protection. CUI data must not be backed up to these platforms.
CUI Risk Assessment
Not FedRAMP authorized. Consumer-grade backup with no CUI protections. Cannot be used for backing up CUI data.
NIST 800-171 Violations
Using Carbonite / CrashPlan for CUI without FedRAMP authorization may violate these NIST 800-171 controls:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use CrashPlan to back up CUI data?
No. CrashPlan and Carbonite are not FedRAMP authorized and lack the security controls required for CUI. Use Veeam Government or Commvault Government for compliant backup.
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