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Research Note

Backup Scope and Coverage Register

  • Updated Jun 17, 2026
  • Read 01 min read
  • Status reviewed

Use this register to confirm that important information, software, systems, configurations, and dependencies are covered by backups.

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When to use this

Use this register to confirm that important information, software, systems, configurations, and dependencies are covered by backups.

Register

Asset/system Criticality Backup included? What is backed up Frequency Last successful backup Last restore test Gap/action
TBD High/Medium/Low Yes/No Data/software/config/system TBD TBD TBD TBD

Minimum checks

  • Critical systems are included.
  • Backup scope matches recovery need.
  • Last successful backup is known.
  • Last restore test is known.
  • Gaps have action owners.
  • Template
  • Iso27001
  • Technological controls
  • Backup

Note Metadata

Aliases: Backup Coverage Register

Source: 90 Templates/Backup Scope and Coverage Register.md