# Best practices
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When you secure backups in AWS, we recommend using the following approach:

**Topics**
+ [Step 1. Implement a backup strategy](strategy.md)
+ [Step 2. Incorporate backup in DR and the BCP](dr-bcp.md)
+ [Step 3. Automate backup operations](automate.md)
+ [Step 4. Implement access control mechanisms](access-control.md)
+ [Step 5. Encrypt backup data and vault](encrypt.md)
+ [Step 6. Safeguard backups using immutable storage](safeguard.md)
+ [Step 7. Implement backup monitoring and alerting](monitor-alert.md)
+ [Step 8. Audit backup configuration](audit.md)
+ [Step 9. Test data recovery capabilities](test.md)
+ [Step 10. Incorporate backup in your incident response plan](incident-response.md)