A backup is only useful when it can be restored. Business continuity planning turns backups into a tested recovery capability.
Use more than one copy
Keep production data separate from at least one protected backup copy and, where appropriate, an off-site or independent copy. Protect backup credentials from the same compromise that could affect production.
Define recovery priorities
Identify which services must return first, how much data loss is acceptable and who has authority to make recovery decisions.
Test restoration
Schedule restore drills and record the outcome. Check databases, uploaded files, configuration, encryption keys and external integrations rather than testing only one component.
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