Backup Security and Ransomware Protection
February 01, 2026
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Table of Contents
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 testingImmutable Backup Options
- AWS S3 Object Lock
- Azure Immutable Blob Storage
- WORM storage
- Veeam Hardened Repository
- Air-gapped tapeRecovery Planning
- Document recovery procedures
- Test regularly
- Prioritize critical systems
- Maintain offline runbooksRelated Posts
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