AWS Backup now supports backing up directly to a logically air-gapped vault

This article announces that AWS Backup now supports logically air-gapped vaults as primary backup targets, eliminating the need for multiple backup copies.

• Logically air-gapped vaults can now be assigned as primary targets in backup plans
• Reduces storage costs by eliminating duplicate backups
• Provides security and recoverability benefits without extra copies
• Fully managed resources back up directly to air-gapped vaults
• Unmanaged resources use temporary snapshots then copy to air-gapped vault
• Available in all AWS Regions supporting logically air-gapped vaults

AWS Backup now enables direct backup to air-gapped vaults, reducing costs while maintaining security and recoverability.