VNDRIQ — Category Comparison
Backup & Disaster Recovery Vendor Comparison
Data backup, recovery, and business continuity platforms.
Typical PHI Exposure
High — backups often contain full PHI datasets.
Common Risks
Unencrypted backup storage, third-party access, recovery testing gaps.
Recommended Approach
BAA required. Verify encryption, access controls, and recovery procedures.
Acronis Cyber Protect
Backup & Disaster Recovery
64
Score
Zerto
Backup & Disaster Recovery
57
Score
Datto
Backup & Disaster Recovery
57
Score
Veeam Healthcare
Backup & Disaster Recovery
57
Score
Veeam
Backup & Disaster Recovery
53
Score
Datto Kaseya
Backup & Disaster Recovery
53
Score
Druva
Backup & Disaster Recovery
53
Score
Acronis Cyber Protect
Backup & Disaster Recovery
53
Score
Carbonite OpenText
Backup & Disaster Recovery
53
Score
Axcient
Backup & Disaster Recovery
52
Score
NovaBACKUP
Backup & Disaster Recovery
52
Score
Executive Summary
This category contains 11 vendors in the VNDRIQ registry. Acronis Cyber Protect has the highest VNDRIQ score (64) in this category. PHI exposure in this category is typically high — backups often contain full phi datasets.
11
Total Vendors
0
Approved / Restricted
11
BAA Verification Needed
Governance Considerations for Backup & Disaster Recovery
BAA required. Verify encryption, access controls, and recovery procedures.
Common risks include: Unencrypted backup storage, third-party access, recovery testing gaps.
All vendors in this category should be reviewed for BAA status before processing PHI.
Establish a regular review cadence for all Backup & Disaster Recovery tools.
Questions to Ask Before Approval
Has the vendor executed a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with your organization?
Does the vendor use customer data to train AI models? Can you opt out?
Where is PHI stored, processed, and transmitted?
What data retention and deletion policies apply to your PHI?
Has the vendor undergone a third-party HIPAA or SOC 2 audit?
What is the vendor's incident response and breach notification process?
Does the vendor offer audit logging for PHI access?
What subprocessors have access to PHI through this vendor?
Recommended For
Healthcare organizations evaluating vendors in this category for PHI workflows
DSOs and dental groups standardizing vendor governance across locations
Compliance teams conducting annual vendor risk reviews
IT directors building HIPAA-aligned vendor registries
PE-backed healthcare operators implementing governance frameworks
Healthcare administrators assessing AI tool adoption risk
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