When deciding on a location to store your company's backup data, which option would be the BEST practice to improve the chances of data recovery in case of a site-specific disaster?
Storing backup data off-site at a geographically remote location
Storing backup data on personal devices of company employees
Storing backup data on the company's on-site servers
Storing backup data on cloud storage without specifying the need for distant geographic location
Storing backup data off-site is the correct answer because it provides geographical diversity. In the event that there is a site-specific disaster, such as a fire or natural disaster, the chances of the backup data becoming compromised are reduced. On-site storage would put the backup data at the same risk as the original data, and cloud storage without specifying the need for distant geographic location does not guarantee the data is stored remotely. Personal devices are not recommended for professional backup purposes due to security and capacity concerns, and they do not inherently provide geographical diversity.
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