#45SAFETYPROTECT
System/App Backups
File and config backups (3-2-1 rule)
Medium
Overview
Backup critical system files, application files, and configuration. Separate from database backups.
Why It Matters
3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite. Complete system recovery possible.
The Risk
Without system backups, hardware failure or ransomware means complete data loss. Rebuilding from scratch takes days. Customer data, uploaded files, and configurations are gone forever.
Implementation Components
A complete implementation of this capability includes:
- Automated filesystem backups
- Defined retention policies (3-2-1 rule)
- Off-site backup storage
- Encrypted backup data
- Backup integrity verification
- Monitoring and alerting on failures
Implementation Pattern
- 1Identify critical files
- 2Choose backup tool
- 3Schedule automated backups
- 4Test restoration
Pipeline Coverage
This continuous capability monitors and applies to the following pipeline phases:
RELEASE
Tool Examples
These are examples, not endorsements. Choose what fits your context.
Dependencies
Enables (unlocks)
Same Layer
Other capabilities in this continuous layer
- •#44 Database Backups
- •#46 Restore Verification
- •#47 Restore Drills
- •#48 Host Hardening
- •#49 Config Drift Detection
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