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11.5 IG2

Control 11 / Data Recovery

Test Data Recovery

Think of it likeRegularly checking that your spare keys still work.

In plain English

The family regularly tests their backup and recovery processes to ensure that they can successfully restore their data when needed, just as they would check that their spare keys still work.

Related CSF subcategories (unofficial mapping)

PR.DS-11: Backups of data are created, protected, maintained, and tested.RC.RP-03: The integrity of backups and other restoration assets is verified before using them for restoration.RC.RP-05: The integrity of restored assets is verified, systems and services are restored, and normal operating status is confirmed.