Backups to Avoid Data Loss: Strengthening Your Strategy

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Losing access to your business’s data, even for a short time, can feel like a nightmare. Many businesses rely on data backup tools to keep their information safe, but what happens when those tools fail?

How Do Backups Work?

Backup tools create copies of your important data and store them in a safe place. If something goes wrong, recovery tools use those copies to bring back your lost files. So, if your business is already using backups, you might think your data is fully protected—but that’s not always the case.

The Problem with Some Backup Tools

A recent report found that a third of all data loss is caused by issues with backups. When businesses try to recover their data, they often discover that it has been lost or corrupted.

And it’s not just backups you need to worry about—ransomware is also a growing threat.

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malware that locks you out of your files until you pay a ransom to regain access. Shockingly, the report found that half of the businesses that used safeguard tools still had to pay the ransom to retrieve their data, because it was quicker than using their own recovery tools.

Even worse, only a small number of businesses that paid the ransom were able to fully recover their data.

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Why Backup Tools Fail

So, why do backup tools fail to protect so many businesses? Here are a few reasons:

  1. Improper Setup: Backup tools may not be set up correctly, leaving your files vulnerable.
  2. Outdated Tools: Older backup tools can’t keep up with today’s sophisticated cyberattacks.
  3. Lack of Verification: Backups need to be regularly checked to ensure they’re still working properly.

How to Keep Your Data Safe

Setting up and maintaining a reliable backup system can be tricky, but there are ways to make it more secure:

Let Us Help You Protect Your Data

Data backup is crucial, but only if it’s done right. If you want to ensure your business’s data is secure and backed up properly, we can help. Contact us today to learn more about safeguarding your data and keeping your business safe from data loss.

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