Checklist Review a backup system Check jobs, retention, off-site copies and, above all, actual restore capability. HomeReview a backup systemTopicBackup & PRA →⌚ About 1 min read ♡ Add to favorites View my favorites A backup is reliable only if it is monitored, protected and regularly restored to testing…. Backup Level: Intermediate Duration: 45 à 90 min 0 % complete 12 step(s) remaining List critical data and systems. Servers, posts, SaaS, bases, configurations and applications. Check the backup coverage. Critical step Compare the actual perimeter with the list of critical assets. Control the latest job states Failures, warnings, unusual durations and volumes. Analyze retention Verify that it meets business and regulatory needs. To track the presence of an externalized copy Critical step Site or cloud independent of production. Check the immutability or the insulation Critical step The backup must not be editable with a simple compromised account. Control Encryption Data in transit, at rest and key management. Check service accounts Minimum rights, robust passwords and MFA if compatible. Test File Restore Critical step Control integrity, duration and restored permissions. Periodically test a complete restoration VM, base or service in an isolated environment. Measure RPO and RTO Compare results to continuity objectives. Document anomalies and actions Assign a responsible person and a deadline. Intervention notes Copy summary Print / PDF Reset Related source to continueGFS Backup
Check the backup coverage. Critical step Compare the actual perimeter with the list of critical assets.
Check the immutability or the insulation Critical step The backup must not be editable with a simple compromised account.