Losing access to your business’s critical data, even for a short time, can feel like a nightmare come to life.
Backup tools are designed to create copies of your data and store them securely. In the event of an issue, recovery tools can restore your files from these backups. However, just having backup and recovery tools in place doesn’t always guarantee the safety of your data.
A recent report revealed that a significant portion of data losses – about one-third – are caused by problems with backup systems themselves. Many businesses only discover their data has been lost or corrupted when they attempt to recover it after an incident.
But corrupted backups aren’t the only issue businesses should be wary of.
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous threats facing businesses today. This malicious software locks users out of their files, demanding a ransom for access. The report found that despite having backup tools in place, half of the businesses affected by ransomware still chose to pay the ransom because it was faster than attempting to recover their data using their own backup systems. And even more shocking, only a fraction of these businesses managed to fully retrieve their data after paying the ransom.
Backup tools are supposed to keep your data safe, so why do they fail so often?
In many cases, it’s because they aren’t properly configured or tested. Even when they are, backups need to be regularly checked to ensure they are working correctly. Additionally, older backup systems may struggle to defend against more sophisticated modern cyberattacks.
Setting up and maintaining an effective backup system is no small task. This is where IT professionals, like us, come in. We ensure that your backup tools are correctly set up and monitored consistently.
We can also implement advanced solutions, like continuous data protection (CDP), which constantly saves changes to your files. This way, you can roll back to a version of your data just before the incident occurred, ensuring you never lose crucial information.
If you’d like help safeguarding your business’s data, we’re here to help. Reach out to us today.
Apollo IT Services has been helping businesses since our founding in Austin, TX in 2015. With offices in Austin and Northwest Arkansas, we’ve continued to evolve alongside technology, adapting our services to include comprehensive managed IT solutions, cybersecurity expertise, and cloud services. Our mission is simple: to empower your business with reliable IT and empower you with peace of mind. Give us a call today!