offline backup

[/ˈɔfˌlaɪn ˈbækʌp/]
nounpl: offline backups
cópia de segurança offline
1. A copy of digital data stored on a physical device or medium that is disconnected from the internet and primary systems, protecting against online threats and ransomware
We maintain an offline backup of our database on an external hard drive stored in a secure location.
Mantemos uma cópia de segurança offline do nosso banco de dados em um disco rígido externo armazenado em um local seguro.
2. A backup method where data is copied to removable media or isolated storage systems not connected to networks
The company's IT department performs offline backups every month to protect critical files.
O departamento de TI da empresa realiza cópias de segurança offline mensalmente para proteger arquivos críticos.
In both Brazil and the USA, offline backups have become increasingly important for cybersecurity as ransomware attacks grow. Brazilian companies, particularly in finance and healthcare sectors, emphasize offline backups as part of regulatory compliance. The term is primarily technical/professional and is used consistently across both countries in IT departments and security discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disconnected backupair-gapped backupphysical backuplocal backup
Antonyms / Antônimos
online backupcloud backupcloud storagenetwork backup

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cópia de segurança offline
Standard term used in Brazilian IT and business contexts
São Paulo
backup offline
Common shortened form used in corporate environments
Portugal
cópia de segurança desligada
More literal translation preferred in European Portuguese; 'backup offline' also used
Rio de Janeiro
backup desconectado
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in local technical contexts

Related Words

data backupransomware protectionexternal hard drivebackup strategydisaster recoverydata security

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your data in the vault
air-gapped security
physically disconnected backup
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →