PDP-3 Backup storage

What is PDP-3 backup storage control about?

Backup storage is a strategy to keep copies of data in use and, as such, provide redundancies in case of hardware failure or data loss.

Available tools in the marketplace

Tools

No tool recommendation is made for this section

Available templates

TrustCloud has a curated list of templates, internally or externally sourced, to help you get started. Click on the link for a downloadable version:

• Data backup template from National CyberSecurity
• Backup best practices from NIST

Control implementation

NOTE: This control is 100% automated by TrustCloud. Connect your system to enjoy the benefits of automation.

To implement this control manually,

1. Define the backup storage strategy within the backup policy.
2. Set up a location, either off-site or locally, to replicate the data.

What evidence do auditors look for?

Most auditors, at a minimum, are looking for the below-suggested action:

1. Provide a screenshot of the backup storage location.

Evidence example

For the suggested action, an example is provided below:

1. Provide a screenshot of the backup storage location.
   The following screenshot shows the backup storage location.