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    Backup Policy

    Backup scope, frequency, retention and restore testing (Annex A 8.13).

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    About this Backup Policy

    The Backup Policy is a ready-to-use ISO 27001:2022 template designed to help organizations document and operate the controls expected by certification auditors. It directly supports Annex A 8.13 of the ISO 27001 Annex A control set.

    Backup scope, frequency, retention and restore testing (Annex A 8.13). Use it as the baseline for your ISMS documentation, tailor it to your scope and risk appetite, then maintain it through your normal document-control process.

    What's inside

    • - Pre-written purpose, scope and policy statements
    • - Roles and responsibilities aligned with ISO 27001:2022
    • - Control requirements mapped to Annex A 8.13
    • - Review, approval and version-control sections
    • - Editable Word (.docx) version in the Document Pack

    Who is this for

    • - Companies pursuing ISO 27001:2022 certification
    • - ISMS managers and information security leads
    • - Consultants delivering ISO 27001 implementations
    • - Auditors preparing evidence packs for Stage 1 / Stage 2
    • - SaaS and tech teams formalizing security policies

    ISO 27001:2022 relevance

    • Annex A 8.13 - Information backup
    • Annex A 5.30 - ICT readiness for business continuity

    How to customise

    • - Define backup scope, frequency, retention, and storage location.
    • - Set restore test frequency and responsibility.
    • - Reference encryption requirements for backups.
    • - Confirm offsite or cloud copies and immutability where required.

    Evidence auditors may expect

    • - Backup schedule and configuration evidence
    • - Restore test reports with date and outcome
    • - Retention records aligned with policy
    • - Encryption evidence for backups in transit and at rest

    Auditor may ask

    Q.What is backed up, how often, and where is it stored?
    Q.When was the last successful restore test?
    Q.How are backups protected from ransomware or tampering?
    Q.Who is responsible for monitoring backup success and failures?

    These are realistic questions an external auditor may use to test the control. Your answer must be supported by the evidence listed above.

    Get the editable Backup Policy

    Buy this template on its own for $24, or unlock the full Document Pack for $99 (one-time).