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

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.