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title: Is Your School’s Data Backup Strategy Strong Enough?
description: Is your school relying solely on an on-site server for backups? In today’s evolving cyber threat landscape, local backups are no longer enough.
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# [Is Your School’s Data Backup Strategy Strong Enough?](https://blog.isbl.org.uk/is-your-schools-data-backup-strategy-strong-enough)

 Written by [NYES](https://blog.isbl.org.uk/author/nyes) | Jun 25, 2026 11:01:25 AM

Is your school relying solely on an on-site server for backups? In today’s evolving cyber threat landscape, local backups are no longer enough.

**The Department for Education recommends adopting the 3-2-1 backup strategy** - a simple but effective approach to protecting your data and keeping your systems resilient.

If you’d like more information or a quote for Redstor backup solutions, helping you meet guidance from the **DfE and NCSC, and comply with RPA cyber insurance requirements**, get in touch with NYES Digital.

To learn more about **NYES Digital’s partnership with Redstor**, please read the following article: [School Data Backup Best Practice: Why Local Backups Are No Longer Enough](https://nyes.info/Article/189401)

 

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