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AWS Backup adds cross-Region database snapshot copy to logically air-gapped vaults

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This article announces AWS Backup's new cross-Region database snapshot copy feature to logically air-gapped vaults.

  • Single-action snapshot copies across AWS Regions to air-gapped vaults
  • Supports Amazon Aurora, Neptune, and DocumentDB snapshots
  • Eliminates intermediate copying step previously required in target Regions
  • Protects against ransomware and Region outages
  • Faster recovery point objectives (RPOs) with reduced costs
  • Removes need for custom scripts or Lambda monitoring
  • Available in all Regions supporting these databases

AWS Backup streamlines cross-Region database protection by enabling direct snapshot copies to air-gapped vaults in one step, improving security and reducing operational complexity.

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