A service that automatically copies data to remote cloud infrastructure for recovery after data loss.
Cloud backup applications typically run in the background, identify new or changed files, and upload copies to an off-site environment. This reduces dependence on manual backups and locally attached storage.
Unlike cloud sync, cloud backup is designed to preserve recoverable copies rather than keep every device in the same current state. Features such as version history may allow users to restore files from before an accidental deletion, overwrite, or ransomware attack.