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Plain-English guidance for protecting data and recovering confidently when files are lost, damaged or attacked.
Cloud backup guides
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What is cloud backup?
Learn how automated cloud backup protects files, retains versions and differs from ordinary cloud storage.
Read the introduction →
Backup strategy
The 3-2-1 backup rule
Use multiple copies, different storage types and an off-site copy to reduce single points of failure.
Learn the 3-2-1 rule →
Cyber resilience
Protect backups from ransomware
Keep recovery copies available when malware targets computers, networks and connected backup systems.
Strengthen ransomware protection →
Capacity planning
How much storage do you need?
Estimate space for computers, phones, external drives, future growth and retained file versions.
Estimate your storage needs →
USB and external drives
Cloud backup for external drives
Check connection rules, deletion policies and restore options before relying on external-drive protection.
Protect external drives →
Recovery testing
Test a cloud backup restore
Confirm that the right data is protected and that authorised users can recover it before an emergency.
Run a restore test →Choose your next step
New to backup? Begin with what cloud backup is, then build a 3-2-1 strategy. If protection is already running, complete a restore test and review ransomware resilience.