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Multi-Cloud Backup Guide

Last updated on Sep 25, 2025

1. Purpose of this Guide

This artefact proves that your company isn’t putting all its eggs in one basket — you’re using multiple cloud providers to back up critical data. Cyber Essentials requires this because cloud providers can have outages, misconfigurations, or even policy changes. A multi-cloud approach shows you’re prepared for continuity no matter which cloud falters.

2. What You Will Submit

You will need:

  • A screenshot from your backup platform(s) showing:

    • Data backed up to two or more different cloud providers (e.g., AWS + Google Cloud, or OneDrive + Dropbox).

    • Active and recent backup activity.

    • Timestamps or logs proving backups are current.

3. How to Collect / Obtain / Generate This Evidence

Option A: SaaS backup tools (Datto, Veeam, Acronis, Druva):

  1. Log into the admin console.

  2. Navigate to Backup Jobs / Policies.

  3. Show backup destinations across multiple cloud providers.

  4. Screenshot the summary page.

Option B: Direct Cloud Provider Setup:

  • AWS S3 + Google Cloud Storage:

    1. Show replication/backup job configured to copy data between clouds.

    2. Screenshot the job detail screen with destinations.

  • Microsoft OneDrive + Google Drive:

    1. If using a sync tool (e.g., MultCloud, CloudHQ), open the dashboard.

    2. Screenshot showing the files are synced/backed up between platforms.

4. Evidence Format

  • Accepted file types: PNG, JPG, PDF.

  • Suggested naming format:
    YourCompanyName_MultiCloudBackup_YYYY-MM-DD.png
    Example: AcmeCorp_MultiCloudBackup_2025-07-01.png

5. What “Good” Looks Like

  • Clear proof that two or more providers are in use.

  • Screenshot shows recent activity (not stale/empty jobs).

  • Destinations are recognisable (AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.).

  • Timestamps/logs confirm recency and reliability.

Why it matters: auditors want to see you’re not over-relying on a single vendor and have resilience built in.

6. Tips

  • Redact sensitive paths, filenames, or customer data in the screenshot.

  • Use different types of providers (e.g., AWS + Microsoft) for stronger assurance.

  • Pair this with your Business Critical Data Backup artefacts for completeness.