Backup strategy checklist for the mid-market

32 checkpoints to honestly stress-test your current backup strategy against ransomware reality.

Most midsize companies have "a backup" — but nobody has tested a full restore in the past 12 months. That is not enough when it matters.

This checklist walks through every lever that has made a difference in audits and after real incidents: RPO/RTO per workload, immutability, off-site copies, restore-test cadence, permissions.

What is inside

RPO and RTO definitions per workload class
3-2-1-1-0 rule and realistic implementation
Immutability and air-gap — what really counts
Restore test plan with cadence and ownership
Ransomware hardening: 12 concrete measures
Retention periods (statutory and tax)

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