Backup Policy Template
The Backup Policy Template ensures information is backed up securely in line with the data retention requirements, business requirements and all legal and regulatory requirements. It’s designed to be used by businesses of any size or sector.
I built this as an effective yet simple Microsoft Word Template that is fast to deploy and easy to customise.
I have over 25 years in Governance, Risk and Compliance from a back ground of software development and technical architecture and this policy hasn’t let me down yet.
It is unlikely to tell you anything you do not know but it will save you time in writing it down in the format it needs to be in.
Backup Policy Contents
The Backup policy is suitable for any certification or business requirements for backups. It comes with a handy and easy to follow guide on how to implement and deploy policies and it includes:
- Document Version Control
- Document Contents Page
- Purpose
- Scope
- Backup Policy
- Principle
- Backup Restoration Procedures
- Backup Security
- Backup Schedule
- Backup Testing and Verification
- Policy Compliance
- Compliance Measurement
- Exceptions
- Non-Compliance
- Continual Improvement
The policy is part of the ISO 27001 Policy templates bundle and has appropriate ISO 27001 required document mark up for classification, version control, document owner and last reviewed.
Meets the requirement of ISO 27001 Clause 12.3 Backup
The Backup Policy Template meets the requirements of ISO 27001 Clause 12.3 Backup. Specifically it addresses:
ISO 27001 Clause 12.3.1 Information Backup
Backup copies of information, software and system images shall be taken and tested regularly in accordance with an agreed backup policy.
ISO 27002:2022 Clause 8.14 Information backup
Backup copies of information, software and systems should be maintained and regularly tested in accordance with the agreed topic-specific policy on backup.
