What is a backup strategy?
A backup strategy defines what data is copied, how often, where the copies are kept, and for how long. A common rule of thumb is 3-2-1: three copies, on two types of storage, with one offsite. Backups protect against deletion, corruption, and ransomware.
What the buyer is really asking
Give the facts: what is backed up, how often, how long backups are kept, where they are stored, and whether they are encrypted. Buyers look for backups in a separate region or account from production.
Other ways buyers ask it
Every one of these wants the same answer:
- “Describe your backup strategy and frequency.”
- “How often is customer data backed up?”
- “Are backups stored in a separate location?”
- “How long are backups retained?”
Evidence to have ready
- Backup configuration showing frequency and retention
- The backup section of your business continuity or DR plan
How Tyrvar answers this
Tyrvar treats every wording above as one question. You write the answer once, attach the evidence, and revisit it when your setup changes. Each buyer gets that approved answer no matter how their questionnaire words it. If you have not answered it yet, Tyrvar flags the question for you and does not make something up. Try it on your own questionnaire.