#31: Cash in the Cyber Sheets - The Dirty 13 - Most Common Data Backup Failures

In this episode of our Dirty 13 series, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet critical audit findings: poor backup practices. While backups are a cornerstone of data security and business continuity, many financial firms struggle to implement them effectively. From backups stored on the same systems they’re meant to protect to schedules that fail to meet regulatory retention requirements, we explore the most common failures—and their serious consequences.

We’ll also discuss:

• The risks of incomplete system coverage.
• Why short backup retention periods can derail compliance efforts.
• The importance of encryption and routine testing to ensure backup integrity.

Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies to strengthen your backup approach and avoid these all-too-common pitfalls. Don't let a poor backup strategy put your business at risk—tune in now!

Read more about these backup failures, and their remedies at:
Data Backup: Six Common Backup Failures That Can Derail Your Business

Listen, learn, and take action.

Explore more topics from the Cash in the Cyber Sheets - Dirty 13 series:

• Poor Password Management
• Bad Data Classification
• Most Common Physical Information Security Audit Findings
• Backup Restore Testing
• MSP Misconceptions
• Incident Response Management
• Supplier Risk Management
• Audit, Logging, & Monitoring
• Inadequate Employee Security Awareness & Training
• Inadequate Risk Management in CPA Information Security Programs
• Avoiding the Most Common InfoSec Mistakes in Financial Firms and CPA Audits