Description
The Backup and Recovery Procedure is critical for ensuring that your organization’s data is protected and can be restored in the event of a disaster, system failure, or cyberattack. This SOP defines the policies and procedures for backing up critical business data, ensuring that it can be recovered promptly to minimize downtime and maintain business continuity. By implementing this Backup and Recovery Procedure, organizations align with ISO 27001 requirements, safeguarding valuable data while maintaining the integrity of your Information Security Management System (ISMS).
The Backup and Recovery Procedure is closely tied to other ISMS SOPs, such as Business Continuity Management SOP (P-ISMS-021), which ensures the organization can continue operating during a disruption, and Risk Assessment and Treatment SOP (P-ISMS-006), which evaluates the risks associated with data loss and outlines mitigation strategies. It also supports the Compliance and Audit Management SOP (P-ISMS-015) by ensuring that backup and recovery processes are periodically reviewed and tested for compliance with ISO 27001 standards.
This SOP covers all aspects of data backup and recovery, including frequency, storage, security of backup data, and methods for recovery. It mandates regular backups of critical systems, both on-site and off-site, to ensure data availability even in the event of physical damage to primary systems. The Backup and Recovery Procedure also includes guidelines for testing backup systems to verify their reliability and functionality.
The SOP specifies the roles and responsibilities for backup and recovery tasks, ensuring that key personnel are trained in data restoration procedures. Additionally, it integrates with the Monitoring and Logging Policy SOP (P-ISMS-013), which ensures that backup processes are consistently monitored and logs are generated to track backup status, failures, and any irregularities.
A key component of the Backup and Recovery Procedure is the verification of recovery procedures. Testing and simulation exercises must be conducted regularly to ensure data can be restored quickly and accurately when required. By combining effective backup strategies with efficient recovery protocols, this SOP helps minimize the impact of data loss and ensures organizational resilience.
Incorporating the Backup and Recovery Procedure into your ISMS helps demonstrate due diligence in protecting critical data, meeting ISO 27001 standards, and ensuring that business operations can continue with minimal disruption in the face of unforeseen events.
The following forms are associated to this SOP:
- FORM-ISMS-010-1– Backup Schedule Log
- FORM-ISMS-010-2– Data Retention and Off-Site Storage Log
- FORM-ISMS-010-3– Backup Access Control List
- FORM-ISMS-010-4– Recovery Test Report
The forms are included in this SOP at no additional cost.
