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What Is a Backup? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 4:38:37 PM

A backup is a copy of your company's data and systems stored somewhere else so you can restore them if the original is lost, damaged or encrypted by ransomware. A good practice is the 3-2-1 rule: three copies, on two different types of media, with one of them offsite or in the cloud.

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