Security Policy

Backup and Recovery Policy Template

3-2-1 backup rule enforcement, RTO/RPO targets by system tier, immutable backup requirements, cloud/SaaS backup mandates, and a dedicated ransomware response section.

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✓ Instant download

✓ Editable .docx

✓ 30-day money-back guarantee

✓ Written by CISSP & CCSP

What You Get

What's Inside

Everything is included - no hidden extras, no consulting required.

✓3-2-1 backup rule: 3 copies, 2 different media types, 1 offsite or separate cloud region
✓RTO and RPO targets defined by system tier (Tier 1/2/3)
✓Immutable backup requirements for Tier 1 systems - ransomware protection
✓Cloud and SaaS data backup mandates (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, etc.)
✓Monthly file restore testing and quarterly full restore testing schedule
✓Ransomware response section: isolation, backup verification, restoration sequence
✓Backup encryption requirements
✓Retention periods by data classification

Ideal For

Who This Is For

Whether you're building from scratch or formalizing what's already in place.

IT Managers

Formalizing backup procedures and satisfying cyber insurance underwriters who ask for documented backup policies

CISOs

Establishing immutable backup requirements that actually survive a ransomware attack - not just backups that get encrypted along with everything else

MSPs

Providing clients with backup documentation that covers the controls underwriters and auditors look for

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy.

What are immutable backups and why do they matter for ransomware?

Immutable backups cannot be modified or deleted for a set period - even by ransomware or a malicious insider. Standard backups connected to the network can be encrypted by ransomware. Immutable backups survive the attack.

Does this cover cloud and SaaS backup?

Yes. The policy includes a dedicated section requiring backup of cloud-hosted data - Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and similar platforms - which many organizations mistakenly assume the cloud provider handles.

What does cyber insurance require for backup?

Most insurers ask whether you have documented backup procedures, whether backups are tested, whether backups are stored offline or immutably, and whether you have a ransomware recovery process. This policy addresses all four.

What format does it come in?

Editable Microsoft Word (.docx). Compatible with Google Docs and LibreOffice.

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