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Backup

Meaning in cybersecurity, with examples

/ˈbækʌp/nounCore term

In cybersecurity, backup means: A copy of data or systems kept separately so that it can be restored if the original is lost, damaged or encrypted by an attacker.

In Turkish: yedek, yedekleme

How it is used

Teams take, test and restore backups. In ransomware planning, people stress offline or immutable backups that attackers cannot change or delete. A restore test proves that a backup can actually be used.

Example sentences

  1. We restored the database from last night's backup.

  2. Back up the configuration before you upgrade the firewall.

Common collocations

  • take a backup
  • restore from backup
  • offline backup
  • immutable backup
  • backup policy
  • ransomwareMalware that encrypts a victim's files or systems and demands a payment, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the key to unlock them.
  • disaster recoveryThe plans and processes for restoring IT systems and data after a serious disruption, such as a ransomware attack, a fire or a data-centre failure.
  • incidentAn event that threatens or harms the confidentiality, integrity or availability of systems or data, such as a malware infection or an unauthorised login.

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