PDP-3 Backup storage

What is this control about?

Backup storage is a strategy to keep copies of data in use and as such provide redundancies in case of hardware failure or data loss.

Available tools in the marketplace

Available templates

TrustCloud has a curated list of templates internally or externally sourced to help you get started. Click on the link for a downloadable version:

• Data backup template from National CyberSecurity
• Backup best practices from NIST

Control implementation

Note: This control is 100% automated by TrustCloud. Connect your system to enjoy the benefit of automation

For a manual implementation: 

Define the backup storage strategy within the backup policy

Set up a location either off site or locally to replicate data

What evidence do auditors look for?

Most auditors, at a minimum are looking for the below suggested action:

• Provide a screenshot of the backup storage location

Evidence example

From the suggested action above, an example is provided below.

1. Provide a screenshot of the backup storage location.

TrustCloud example demonstrates the backup storage location