Security and Key Management

This module focuses on practical security basics for daily backup jobs.

warning

If you lose the repository password, your backups may be unrecoverable. Treat password storage and access controls as part of your backup runbook.

Lessons

Lesson	Outcome
Password and Key Hygiene	Use safe password-file setup for scripts
Repository Access Controls	Limit access so mistakes affect fewer systems

What You'll Be Able To Do After This Module

• Store RESTIC_PASSWORD_FILE safely with correct permissions
• Separate backend credentials between environments
• Reduce impact of credential mistakes and leaks