Best Practices for Backup Security
Keith Busson · 2008
Data security is fast becoming a priority for companies of all sizes as CEOs wake up to the impact security is having on their businesses. In many organisations, the security of their backup, recovery and archive processes remains vulnerable. Yet the failure to implement a data security solution could have a disastrous effect on an organisation, leading to unwelcome headlines, customer relations nightmares, and even civil litigation and steep fines. Companies that rely on point products to fill their backup security needs will struggle with cost, integration, and operational challenges as they attempt to implement data security polices and procedures across their business. This White Paper advocates that firms should take a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to backup security. By employing best practices in the areas of data access, administrative access, and physical access, organisations can select appropriate controls based on reasonably anticipated risks.