How do you handle backups and disaster recovery?
Backups are automated, encrypted, stored separately from the systems they protect and retained on a defined schedule. Restores are tested regularly. Two targets are agreed with the business at the outset: the maximum acceptable data loss (recovery point objective) and the maximum acceptable downtime (recovery time objective).
These two targets determine the design and cost of the backup strategy. One hour of potential data loss and four hours of downtime is a common arrangement, while zero tolerance requires synchronous replication and standby infrastructure at a higher cost.
At least one backup copy is stored where production credentials cannot reach or delete it, protecting against compromised credentials, accidental deletion and ransomware.
Restore tests are timed and documented, confirming that every component can be recovered and providing a measured recovery time.
Backup retention is aligned with data protection obligations, with a documented retention window after which backups expire.
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