Which of the following is a best practice for securing backups?

The correct answer is B. Encrypting backups to protect sensitive data. Backup files often contain copies of all sensitive organizational data, making them high-value targets. Encrypting backups ensures that even if a backup medium is stolen, lost, or accessed without authorization, the data remains unreadable without the decryption key. Storing…

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Options

AStoring backups in an unsecured location
BEncrypting backups to protect sensitive data
CNone of the above
DOnly making backups once a year

How the community answered

(36 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
89% (32)
C
3% (1)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

Backup files often contain copies of all sensitive organizational data, making them high-value targets. Encrypting backups ensures that even if a backup medium is stolen, lost, or accessed without authorization, the data remains unreadable without the decryption key. Storing backups in unsecured locations (A) and infrequent backups (D) violate core backup security and availability principles, making B the only valid best practice listed.

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#Backup Security#Data Encryption#Data Protection#Security Best Practices

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