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Backup
A backup is a copy of data from a primary system or location that is stored separately to allow for recovery in case the original data is lost, corrupted, or becomes unavailable.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
In cybersecurity and defense, a backup refers to a redundant copy of critical data, systems, or configurations, strategically maintained offsite or in secure storage to facilitate disaster recovery, ensure data integrity, and uphold business continuity and operational resilience against cyberattacks, system failures, or physical damage.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
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- Data copy
- Data replication
- Recovery point
- Data restore
- Archived data
- Disaster recovery copy
USAGE NOTE
Regular and verified backups are fundamental to any robust defense architecture, critical for incident response and minimizing downtime in the event of a cyberattack or system compromise.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Backup.
Rubrik specializes in data security and ransomware recovery, providing a data resilience platform with immutable backups and continuous data protection to defend against cyber threats and ensure rapid recovery for critical systems.
Veeam is a leader in backup, recovery, and data management, offering robust solutions for enterprise and government clients that include ransomware protection, immutable backups, and rapid recovery capabilities essential for cybersecurity defense.
Commvault provides comprehensive enterprise data management, backup, and recovery solutions with integrated security features for ransomware protection, data immutability, and compliance, vital for defending critical data.
Cohesity offers a data management platform with strong capabilities for backup, disaster recovery, and data security, including immutable snapshots, threat detection, and rapid recovery to counter cyberattacks.
Acronis focuses on 'cyber protection,' integrating backup, disaster recovery, and advanced cybersecurity features like anti-ransomware and vulnerability assessments to defend critical data and systems from modern cyber threats.
Dell EMC is a major provider of enterprise data protection solutions, including PowerProtect appliances and software, which are used by large organizations and government agencies for secure backup and disaster recovery against data loss and cyberattacks.
Zerto specializes in continuous data protection (CDP) and disaster recovery, enabling organizations to recover rapidly from IT disruptions and cyber incidents with minimal data loss, crucial for defense applications and operational continuity.
Druva delivers a cloud-native data protection and management platform offering secure backup, disaster recovery, and data governance with strong compliance and ransomware recovery capabilities, suitable for highly secure and regulated environments.