Cyber-Security Fundamentals for Organisations #05

Check that your backups are working to ensure your data is safe and secure in the event of a cyber-attack

:• Perform test restorations—Test currently saved data by restoring a small number of files/folders to a machine to confirm that your backups are running as planned.

• Consider a cold backup—A backup taking place when the database is offline and not accessible to update is known as a cold backup. This method ensures the backup remains unaffected should any incident impact your live environment.

• Extend your backup—Don’t just back up data. Ensure machine state and any critical external credentials (such as private keys and access tokens) are backed up too.