Backup Security and Ransomware Protection

Protect backups from ransomware attacks.

1 February 20261 min readSecurity اقرأ بالعربية

Ransomware increasingly targets backup systems.

Backup Security Principles

- 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies, 2 media, 1 offsite
- Air-gapped or immutable storage
- Encrypted backups
- Separate backup credentials
- Regular restore testing

Immutable Backup Options

- AWS S3 Object Lock
- Azure Immutable Blob Storage
- WORM storage
- Veeam Hardened Repository
- Air-gapped tape

Recovery Planning

- Document recovery procedures
- Test regularly
- Prioritize critical systems
- Maintain offline runbooks

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