Alcion's Glossary

Agentless Backup provides an efficient data protection strategy by eliminating the need for software agents on each device, simplifying backup processes and enhancing overall system performance.

Backup Policy sets the foundation for data protection, dictating how data is backed up, stored, and restored, crucial for safeguarding against data loss and ensuring business continuity.

Backup ensures data safety through unalterable copies, while Recovery restores data when necessary. Yet, 46% of small businesses haven't tested their backup plans, highlighting the critical need for regular testing to maintain data integrity and business continuity.

BaaS automates backups, securely stores data off-site, and eases IT workload for efficient recovery processes.

Cloud to Cloud Backup enables the secure transfer of data between cloud services, providing an efficient solution for data protection and recovery, critical for maintaining business continuity with Alcion.

Data Retention Policy outlines the duration for storing data, balancing regulatory compliance with operational efficiency, crucial for effective data management and protection strategies.

By delaying the deletion of backups, organizations gain a crucial recovery window, safeguarding against data loss and ensuring data integrity over time.

Differential Backup streamlines data protection by storing only new changes post the last full backup, balancing efficiency and thoroughness in data recovery.

XDR enhances cybersecurity efforts by consolidating detection, investigation, and response across various security layers, providing a unified defense against sophisticated cyber threats.

Immutable Backup ensures data remains unaltered post-creation, offering a strong line of defense against ransomware attacks and unauthorized data modifications.

Malware Detection in Microsoft 365 backups proactively identifies and neutralizes threats, safeguarding your data against corruption and ensuring secure restorations.

Point-in-Time Restore (PITR) provides the capability to recover M365 data to a specific point, offering precision in data recovery and minimizing loss, essential for effective disaster recovery strategies with Alcion.

Ransomware Detection is key in cybersecurity, identifying threats early to prevent data compromise and ensuring organizational data security against malicious attacks.

RPO guides businesses in disaster recovery planning by establishing the acceptable amount of data loss in time, ensuring minimal impact on operations post-disaster.

RTO sets critical timelines for disaster recovery, aiming to minimize downtime and ensure rapid restoration of operations, pivotal for maintaining business continuity in the face of disruptions.

SaaS Backup focuses on protecting data within cloud software, providing essential defense against data loss and enabling swift, reliable data recovery for SaaS environments.