Regular Backups of all Data

• Regular backups of all data. The frequency of backups should be

based on how important the data is to the company, combined with

the ability of the company to replace any data that is lost. Critical

data should be backed up daily, while less critical data could be

backed up weekly.

• Off‐site storage of backup data sets. If all of the backup data is being

stored in the same facility as the original copies of the data, then a

single event, such as an earthquake, fire, or tornado, would take out

both the original data and the backup! It is essential that part of the

backup plan is to store the data in an off‐site location.