Backup is a process of creating copies of your data and storing them in a separate location to protect against risks like hardware failure, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. In case your primary data is lost, corrupted, or compromised, backups allow you to quickly recover and restore your information, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. This is a critical part of your data protection and disaster recovery plan. It helps maintain data integrity and availability, whether your data is stored on-premises or in the cloud.