Essential Eight · Regular backups
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Restoration of data, applications and settings from backups to a common point in time…
frameworkASD Essential Eight
sectionRegular backups
levelsML1, ML2, ML3
csf 2.0PR.DS-11 PR.IR-03 RC.RP-02 RC.RP-03 RC.RP-05
topicsBackup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery
frameworks0 11 2
Official textRestoration of data, applications and settings from backups to a common point in time is tested as part of disaster recovery exercises.Australian Signals Directorate, Information Security Manual (September 2026). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0
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| Framework | Requirement | Title | Link | Source / reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIST CSF 2.0 | PR.DS-11PR.IR-03RC.RP-02RC.RP-03RC.RP-05 | Backups of data are created, protected, maintained, and tested; Mechanisms are implemented to achieve resilience requirements in normal and adverse situations… | Editorial | Same topic: Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery (editorial pick) |
| ISO 27001 | A.5.30A.8.13A.8.14 | ICT readiness for business continuity; Information backup… | Editorial | Same topic: Disaster Recovery, Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)6 loosely related (not mappings)A.5.26 Response to information security incidents Only shares CSF RC.RP-02, RC.RP-05: related, not a mapping A.8.27 Secure system architecture and engineering principles Only shares CSF PR.IR-03: related, not a mapping Clause 4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties Only shares CSF PR.IR-03: related, not a mapping |
| CIS v8.1 | CIS 11.1CIS 11.2CIS 11.3CIS 11.4CIS 11.5 | Establish and Maintain a Data Recovery Process; Perform Automated Backups… | Editorial | Same topic: Disaster Recovery, Backup & Recovery (editorial pick) |
| SOC 2 | A1.2A1.3 | Environmental protections, backups and recovery infrastructure; Testing recovery plan procedures | Editorial | Same topic: Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery (editorial pick) |
| PCI DSS | 9.4.1.112.10.1 | Offline backup media stored securely; Incident response plan ready to activate | Editorial | Same topic: Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery (editorial pick)11 loosely related (not mappings)9.4.1.2 Security of offline backup location reviewed annually Only shares CSF PR.DS-11, RC.RP-03: related, not a mapping 12.10.2 Incident response plan reviewed and tested annually Only shares CSF PR.IR-03, RC.RP-02: related, not a mapping 12.10.6 Plan updated from lessons learned and industry changes Only shares CSF PR.IR-03, RC.RP-02: related, not a mapping 1.2.4 Accurate account-data flow diagram maintained Only shares CSF RC.RP-02: related, not a mapping 5.3.2 Periodic scans or continuous behavioural analysis Only shares CSF RC.RP-03: related, not a mapping 9.3.1.1 Sensitive-area access authorised and revoked promptly Only shares CSF PR.DS-11: related, not a mapping …and 3 more in the downloads |
| CMMC | MP.L2-3.8.9 | Protect Backups | Editorial | Same topic: Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)2 loosely related (not mappings) |
| 800-53 | CP-6CP-7CP-9CP-10 | Alternate Storage Site; Alternate Processing Site… | Editorial | Same topic: Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery (editorial pick)11 loosely related (not mappings)…and 3 more in the downloads |
| HIPAA | §164.308(a)(7)(ii)(A)§164.308(a)(7)(ii)(B)§164.308(a)(7)(ii)(D)§164.310(d)(2)(iv) | Data Backup Plan; Disaster Recovery Plan… | Editorial | Same topic: Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery (editorial pick)8 loosely related (not mappings)§164.308(a)(7)(ii)(C) Emergency Mode Operation Plan Only shares CSF RC.RP-02, RC.RP-03, RC.RP-05: related, not a mapping §164.308(a)(7)(ii)(E) Applications and Data Criticality Analysis Only shares CSF RC.RP-03: related, not a mapping |
| GDPR | Art.32(1)(c) | Security of processing | Editorial | Same topic: Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery (editorial pick)2 loosely related (not mappings)Art.34(1) Communication of a personal data breach to the data subject Only shares CSF RC.RP-05: related, not a mapping |
| NIS2 | 4.14.2 | Business continuity and disaster recovery plan; Backup management | Editorial | Same topic: Disaster Recovery, Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)1 loosely related (not mappings) |
| DORA | Art.11(6)Art.12(1)Art.12(2)Art.12(3)Art.12(4) | Response and recovery; Backup policies and procedures, restoration and recovery procedures and methods… | Editorial | Same topic: Disaster Recovery, Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)6 loosely related (not mappings)Art.12(6) Backup policies and procedures, restoration and recovery procedures and methods Only shares CSF RC.RP-02: related, not a mapping |
| CPS 234 | — | No requirement | No mapping in our data | No mapping in our data (CPS 234 is principles-based and its links are editorial). |
| Cyber Essentials | — | No requirement | No mapping in our data | No mapping in our data (Cyber Essentials covers five technical controls only). |
Crosswalk a published crosswalk (NIST, ENISA, CIS, PCI SSC) makes the link · Editorial ControlMapping's judgement where no crosswalk exists; the reason is shown · only shares a CSF 2.0 outcome: worth checking, not a mapping · No mapping in our data nothing mapped in our data; often new work, but check the coverage notes. How links are sourced.