RPO (Recovery Point Objective)

Recovery Point Objective (RPO) is the maximum amount of data loss that an organization can tolerate after a disaster or system failure. It defines how frequently data backups should occur. For instance, if a business has an RPO of four hours, it means that in the event of a problem, they can afford to lose up to four hours’ worth of data. This helps organizations prioritize their data protection strategies, ensuring they minimize the impact of potential data loss while balancing costs and resources.