Is a copy of backup media maintained offsite for programs and/or data?
• Ideal Answer: YES. An offsite (secondary) location must be used for backup media storage. In the event of a fire, natural disaster, vandalism or a theft at the primary business location, this will prevent loss of both on-line and backup data. Are backup copies, which are maintained offsite and at the primary office, protected against unauthorized access? • Ideal Ideal Answer: YES. As with data stored at the primary office location, offsite backups should be protected against unauthorized users. Has the use of backup files been tested? • Ideal Ideal Answer: YES. Backup files aren’t worth maintaining if they can not restore the original data. Testing the backup files will ensure backup file integrity should the primary files get destroyed. • Do you have an operations continuation plan? • Ideal Ideal Answer: YES. All computer operations must have a continuation plan. This plan should be in writing so it is available to staff in the event of an emergency. In addition, training in the exe
