| Plugin Title | DB Automated Backups |
| Cloud | |
| Category | SQL |
| Description | Ensures automated backups are enabled for SQL instances |
| More Info | Google provides a simple method of backing up SQL instances at a regular interval. This should be enabled to provide an option for restoring data in the event of a database compromise or hardware failure. |
| GOOGLE Link | https://cloud.google.com/sql/docs/mysql/instance-settings |
| Recommended Action | 1. Enter the SQL category of the Google Console. 2. Select the instance. 3. Select Edit at the top of the section. 4. Enter the Enable auto Backups and ensure automate backups is checked. |