StoneCast Podcast: Are 3 Backup Copies Still Enough in 2025?
This episode of StoneCast explores the evolution of backup strategies—from the classic 3-2-1 rule to the modern 4-3-2 approach. Learn how to better protect your data in today’s threat-heavy digital world.
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When it comes to protecting your data, not all backup strategies are created equal. In this episode, we dig deep into the evolution of backup best practices — starting with the tried-and-true 3-2-1 method, moving to the more resilient 3-2-1-1-0, and finally unpacking the enterprise-grade 4-3-2 model.We’ll explore why each strategy was created, what risks they address, and when one might be better than another depending on your infrastructure, threat landscape, and compliance requirements. From air-gapped storage and immutability to zero-error recoveries and multi-site redundancy, we’ll translate the jargon into real-world application — no oversimplification, just actual strategy.Whether you're managing a growing SMB environment or securing critical data in a complex enterprise setup, this discussion breaks down what it takes to create a backup strategy that’s resilient against ransomware, disasters, and human error.
