The 3-2-1 rule was created at a time when tape was the most widely used backup media. Today, disk and cloud backups have largely replaced tape (although tape still has its place).

The 3-2-1 backup rule was made for small-scale use in the pre-cloud era when tape still ruled. Is it relevant in the 2020s, or can we repurpose its fundamental principles?

I have adhered to the 3-2-1 backup rule for years and continue doing so today. It ensures I have multiple copies of all my ...

This 3-2-1 rule is considered a best practice to make sure that data gets backed up properly, and to minimize any single point of failure of the data backup process.

In an era of escalating ransomware attacks, good backup policies and procedures have become essential. In 2022 alone, 236.1 million ransomware attacks were detected globally. Cyber criminals are ...