Critical infrastructure guide
Data Backup and Recovery
Why backup is a recovery capability rather than a copy stored somewhere.
Systems note: infrastructure classifications, standards and responsibilities vary by country and operator. Use current local requirements for real decisions.
Why this matters
Why backup is a recovery capability rather than a copy stored somewhere.
Core system ideas
Useful backups are protected, recoverable and matched to business recovery needs.
Testing restoration verifies that data and systems can actually be rebuilt.
Recovery planning should identify dependencies such as identity systems, software, configuration and network access.
What to review
Useful reviews usually combine service criticality, dependencies, condition, capacity, maintenance, alternate arrangements, restoration time and clear ownership rather than relying on one isolated metric.