Do I need backups?
Do I need backups?
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Yes!
There are two types of organization. Those who have lost data and now backup their data and those who have yet to lose data. Losing data can cost you business (and in worse case scenarios end your business.) Backups are also an important part of any business continuity plan and are required by cybersecurity insurance policies.
An effective enterprise backup strategy follows the 3-2-1 backup rule. 3 copies, 2 media, 1 offsite. For a small business, startup or non-profit 2-1 can be sufficient until you get larger. Here are two simple ways to back up your data.
Cloud-based backups.
Cloud-based backups.
The "best" solution is to use a cloud-based backup solution. Some of the most popular ones are:
Backblaze. Known for its unlimited storage option and user-friendly interface, making it a good choice for small businesses with varying data needs.
IDrive. "IDrive provides Online cloud Backup for PCs, Macs, iPhones, Android and other Mobile Devices all into ONE account for one low fee."
Crashplan. "Rock-solid, secure computer backup and recovery for anyone, anywhere, anytime."
Carbonite. "Carbonite auto backup software and business solutions help protect your personal and business data from common forms of data loss."
Note: It is not recommended to use a solution like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox. Whilst these are great tools they synchronize your data so if a file gets deleted or locked in one place it is inaccessible everywhere.
External hard drives.
External hard drives.
Another option is to copy your data to an external hard drive to store data regularly. If you choose this option you need to remember to backup your data manually at and take the external drive offsite. You should also have at least two external drives with copy of your data. You should also set a reminder to make the backup and decide how frequently to make the backups. To answer this ask yourself how many days worth of data you could lose without adversely impacting your business.
Another option is to copy your data to an external hard drive to store data regularly. If you choose this option you need to remember to backup your data manually at and take the external drive offsite. You should also have at least two external drives with copy of your data. You should also set a reminder to make the backup and decide how frequently to make the backups. To answer this ask yourself how many days worth of data you could lose without adversely impacting your business.
Important considerations.
Important considerations.
Identify critical data. Determine which data is most important to your business and prioritize backing it up first.
Regular testing. Periodically test your backups to ensure they are accessible and functional.
Data encryption Consider encrypting your backups to protect sensitive information in case of a breach.
Contact us to see how Black Vest Tech can help you implement an appropriate backup strategy for your organization.
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