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Data Backup Checklist

Protect your important digital files and information with a comprehensive backup strategy.

1Identify Important Data

2Backup Methods

3Backup Schedule

4Security and Encryption

5Testing and Maintenance

Backup Best Practices

  • • Follow the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies of data, 2 different media types, 1 offsite
  • • Test your backups regularly to ensure they work
  • • Keep backup software and systems updated
  • • Store backups in multiple locations for redundancy
  • • Document your backup and recovery procedures