REGULATION TITLE: Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

APPLIES TO: Department of Information Technology (IT)

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Chief Information Officer (CIO)

APPROVED BY:

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

August 8, 2028

REGULATION STATEMENT:

This regulation implements the Data Security and Management Policy by defining KSU's standards and procedures for data backup and disaster recovery to minimize data loss and ensure the continuity of essential KSU operations.

DEFINITIONS:

Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

The maximum targeted period in which data might be lost from an IT service due to a major incident.

Recovery Time Objective (RTO)

The targeted duration of time within which a business process must be restored after a disaster or disruption to avoid unacceptable consequences associated with a break in business continuity.

PROCESS: