Backup tests for your compliance.
Many requirements also cover data recovery. Here you can see where backup tests fit in and how RestoreTrust can help.
What each framework requires.
GDPR
GDPR and data recovery.
Art. 32(1)(c) and (d) GDPR covers the timely restoration of availability and access to personal data, as well as regular testing of the effectiveness of safeguards. Which measures are appropriate depends on the risks of the processing.
- Restore tests on your schedule
- Documented checks and results
- Execution in your Kubernetes cluster
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 and backup testing.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 describes an information security management system, or ISMS. Annex A includes control A.8.13 on information backup: backup copies of information, software, and systems should be maintained and tested regularly in line with a defined backup policy.
- Recurring tests based on your backup policy
- Your own checks on restored data
- Documented test runs for reviews and audits
NIS2
NIS2 and data recovery.
Art. 21(2)(c) NIS2 includes backup management and disaster recovery as part of business continuity. Point (f) requires procedures to assess the effectiveness of security measures. Restore tests provide concrete results for that assessment.
- Regular restore tests
- Documented results for assessing effectiveness
- Notifications by email or webhook
DORA
DORA and backup testing.
Art. 12 DORA calls for documented backup and recovery procedures. Paragraph 2 requires these procedures to be tested regularly. The scope and minimum frequency of backups depend on the importance and confidentiality of the data.
- Restores on a schedule or on demand
- Checks based on your success criteria
- Test results you can review and trace
SOC 2
SOC 2 and backup testing.
In the Availability category, the AICPA Trust Services Criteria cover backup processes and recovery infrastructure under A1.2. A1.3 calls for testing recovery procedures. These additional criteria apply when Availability is part of the agreed examination scope.
- Recurring tests throughout your review period
- Documented restores and check results
- PDF reports, where included in your plan
Put requirements into practice with regular tests
Data protection, information security, and operational resilience all involve being able to recover data. Some requirements explicitly call for regular backup tests; others require you to assess whether your safeguards work. The detail pages explain each framework’s requirements and link to the sources.
With RestoreTrust, you test whether selected backups can be restored and pass the checks you have defined. Each run is recorded, so you can review results, investigate errors, and agree on next steps with your team.
Match tests to your data and recovery goals
You choose the backups, the schedule, and the checks. Base those choices on the data your organisation depends on and the recovery goals you need to meet. Decide who reviews results and handles errors. Email and webhook notifications help make tests part of your regular work.
Records for reviews and audits
Test records show which backup was tested, when it was tested, and the outcome of the restore and checks. If your plan includes reports, you can use the results to create PDF reports for internal reviews and audits. See Reports for details.
Tests run in your Kubernetes cluster, so you can manage test data and access as part of your existing security arrangements. The Security page explains how this works.
One part of your compliance work
RestoreTrust helps you test backup recovery regularly and keep a clear record of the results. This covers one part of your compliance measures. Alongside clear responsibilities, other security controls, and rehearsed recovery procedures, these results contribute to your overall preparedness and supporting evidence.