Data protection
Data protection requirements and backup scope
What to protect, how to restore, who owns it
Define which data and systems need protection, how they should be restored and who is responsible when recovery is required.
What we can scope
For teams reviewing backup coverage, documenting recovery steps or planning how their business would continue after a system failure.
Continuity planning
Business continuity planning
Restore checks
Recovery procedures and restoration checks
How the work is planned
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Identify important systems and the impact of losing access to their data.
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Agree backup coverage, retention, access controls and practical recovery objectives.
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Plan restore checks and document escalation, recovery steps and ongoing ownership.
Bring a brief we can quote
- Critical data locations and application owners
- Existing backups, retention settings and any restore test results
- Acceptable data loss and the time available to restore each system
Questions before you start
Does having a backup guarantee recovery?
A recovery plan should include validation and restore checks, not only a backup schedule. The quotation should specify what will be tested and who owns ongoing checks.
Which retention period is included?
Retention and storage depend on your requirements and the agreed scope. Confirm them before choosing a solution.