How to Configure and Resolve Sprinto Workflow Check for Data Backup Restoration

Data backup restoration ensures that your organisation can recover critical information in case of data loss, corruption, or a ransomware incident. Conducting periodic restoration tests verifies the integrity of your backups and ensures business continuity during disruptions.

Sprinto’s Data Backup Restoration workflow check helps you document, validate, and provide evidence of your restoration activities. This evidence supports compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR, which mandate regular data recovery testing.

Before You Begin

Ensure that you:

• Have Administrator access to your Sprinto account.

• Know your organisation’s backup and restoration frequency (e.g., quarterly, annually).

• Have access to backup restoration logs, reports, or screenshots showing successful validation.

Configuring the Workflow Check

1. Log in to your Sprinto account as an Administrator.

2. Navigate to Data Library → Workflow Checks.

1. Click Create Check → Add from Template.

2. Locate Data Backup Restoration from the checklist and click Enable.

3. On the Add Workflow Check page, click Edit to:

   • Set the desired frequency (default: every 12 months).

   • Assign the responsible personnel and reviewer(s).

4. Click Add Check.

Once enabled, the check status will appear as Due, Critical, or Failing until evidence of restoration is uploaded.

Resolving the Check

Here's a short video on how to resolve this workflow check.

1. Log in to the Sprinto Admin Portal.

2. Go to Data Library → Workflow Checks.

3. Select Data Backup Restoration from the list.

4. Click Upload Evidence.

5. Enter the Evidence Record Date, then upload your evidence:

• Use built in template: Use the template provide by Sprinto.

• Manually upload evidence: Upload evidence manually.

  • Link: Provide a secure link to documentation or screenshots verifying successful restoration.

  • File: Upload backup restoration reports or test logs.

1. Click Finish.

Once the evidence is reviewed and verified, the check will automatically update to Passing.

Evidence Requirements

Provide one or more of the following as proof:

• Backup restoration logs or reports showing successful data recovery.

• Screenshots from your backup tool confirming restore completion.

• Documentation of test results or incident recovery exercises.

• Confirmation emails or validation tickets from IT administrators.

Frequency

The default frequency is annual, but you can adjust it to quarterly or bi-annual depending on your compliance requirements and recovery objectives.

Need Help?

If you need help setting up or resolving the Data Backup Restoration workflow check, contact Sprinto Support at [email protected].