Defender Data Protect (DDP) Configuration Backup

Why is it useful?

A DDP configuration backup is essential for quick recovery and business continuity in isolated environments without a remote cluster. Without it, a DDP server failure means manual re-configuration and re-onboarding, leading to significant downtime and data protection gaps. A backup enables fast, accurate restoration, minimizing recovery time and reducing operational burden.

Who would benefit from it?

Organizations using DDP in isolated or "island" environments: These lack automatic redundancy.

IT Administrators and Operations Teams: They'll see less effort and stress during recovery.

Security and Compliance Teams: Ensures compliance and strong security posture.

Business Units reliant on DDP-protected data: Benefit from faster recovery and less data exposure.

How should it work?

The solution should feature:

Automated Scheduled Backups: Regular, automated backups of all critical DDP configuration files and metadata.

Secure Storage: Backup files must be stored securely off-system with encryption.

Version Control & Retention: Maintain multiple backup versions with configurable retention policies.

Easy Restore: A straightforward, guided process to restore configurations.

Alerting & Reporting: Clear alerts and reports on backup status.

This provides a vital layer of protection for DDP environments, enhancing resilience and simplifying recovery