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Backup Restoration

Backup restoration is the process of recovering lost or corrupted data, applications, or systems by retrieving copies from previously created backups, typically following a data loss incident or cyberattack.

TECHNICAL DEFINITION

Backup restoration is a critical incident response and disaster recovery process involving the retrieval and re-establishment of data, applications, and operating systems from redundant copies to restore data integrity and business continuity following cyberattacks, system failures, or data corruption, aiming to meet predefined RPO and RTO metrics.

BACKGROUND

Kaseya Limited is an information technology company headquartered in Miami. Kaseya develops software for network monitoring, system monitoring, and other information technology applications, selling primarily to managed service providers (MSPs) and internal IT departments. MSPs, which provide outsourced IT services to small and medium businesses, use Kaseya products in their companies and resell the products to their customers. Kaseya is majority-owned by private equity firm Insight Partners and owns the naming rights to the Miami Heat arena, Kaseya Center. It was founded in 2000. A ransomware attack on Kaseya VSA software caused downtime for some Kaseya customers and downstream organizations in July 2021.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Data recovery
  • System recovery
  • Restore from backup
  • Data retrieval
  • Disaster recovery operation
  • Data restoration

USAGE NOTE

It is a crucial step in incident response and disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity after a data loss event, but requires thorough testing to be effective.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Backup Restoration.

  • Veeam Software

    A leader in data backup, disaster recovery, and modern data management solutions, crucial for ensuring business continuity and cyber resilience against data loss and attacks.

  • Rubrik

    Specializes in data security and data resilience, providing solutions for ransomware recovery, data backup, and data management to protect critical information assets.

  • Cohesity

    Offers comprehensive data management solutions, including backup, recovery, and data security, with a strong focus on protecting against cyber threats and enabling rapid restoration.

  • Commvault

    Provides enterprise data backup and recovery software, offering robust solutions for data protection, disaster recovery, and data security in complex IT environments.

  • Acronis

    Known for its 'cyber protection' solutions, integrating backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity to protect data from modern threats and ensure quick restoration.

  • Dell EMC

    Offers a broad portfolio of data protection solutions, including backup and recovery systems, critical for enterprise-level data resilience and security.

  • Druva

    Delivers cloud-native data protection, including backup and disaster recovery, designed for data resiliency and security across hybrid and cloud environments.

  • IBM

    Provides enterprise data protection solutions, such as IBM Spectrum Protect, offering scalable backup and recovery capabilities for critical data and systems with a focus on security.

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