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Offline Backup
Data Management
A backup kept disconnected from the internet.
Definition
An offline backup is a copy stored on media that is not always connected (like an external drive kept unplugged).
In plain English
A backup kept disconnected from the internet.
Why this matters
Why it matters: If ransomware hits online systems, an offline backup can still be safe.
Example
Example: An external drive is kept unplugged and updated monthly.