What is the functionality of the lock in a cyber recovery process?

The lock functionality in a cyber recovery process is primarily designed to restrict the overwriting of data to meet both corporate governance and compliance standards. This is crucial for ensuring the integrity and availability of data in the event of a cyber incident. The lock prevents unauthorized changes to the data, ensuring that the recovery point remains pristine and reliable for restoration purposes. This functionality is vital for meeting compliance requirements, which often mandate that data be protected from unauthorized alteration.

References:

Dell EMC Information Storage and Management (ISM) v5, Module on Cyber Recovery Solutions, specifically the sections on data integrity and compliance.