Backup to Move Forward: A “Gentle Reminder” for World Backup Day
The science of data backup and recovery has never been more important.
Our world runs on data. The importance of data backup, recovery and protection cannot be emphasized enough with threat actors lurking behind every cloud. Without effective data backup, recovery strategies and protection protocols in place, sustainable security is quite a gamble.
Data loss can be devastating to businesses by substantially increasing the risk of failure. Effective data backup solutions can help mitigate the risk of data loss. In fact, companies that have implemented data backup strategies are better able to recover from data loss incidents.
In this month’s round-up, in keeping with World Backup Day, we focus on the need for efficient data backup and recovery strategies. Here’s a list of our most interesting articles for you to know what experts have to say on improving data backup, tools and tips that you can apply, and diverse perspectives we can all learn from.
Let’s take a closer look at the articles in the spotlight.
Is Your Data Backup Strategy Attack-ready?
World Backup Day should serve as a reminder that being data-driven presupposes the need to be data-protective. In the midst of an attack, it’s natural for most businesses to be debilitated into non-functionality. That said, considering how rampant attacks on data have become, companies need to devise ways to be attack-ready and continue batting in the face of active threats. Charles Smith, consulting solutions engineer of data protection at Barracuda Networks, sheds light on how enterprises can operate in the face of a cyberattack.
While the impact of data corruption can deeply affect day-to-day operations, it only serves to heighten the importance of backup and recovery for business success.
Being Proactive to Prevent Data Loss and Theft
Our in-house authors, Prajakta Patil and Anuj Mudaliar, engaged in conversations with global tech industry leaders to talk about the impact of data theft and data loss. It is no wonder that every expert highlights the importance of securing and safeguarding data.
What also came up was the importance of building awareness about backups and key strategies for organizational operations. There will never be enough time to prepare. Cybercriminals and data pirates will never wait while you prepare. The only way forward is to thus be proactive – to educate your employees, get checks in place and have contingency plans ready to go.
Backing Up Your Data Starts with Securing It
Is your data secure? How can we attempt to stay ahead of threat actors if we’re constantly playing catch-up? Michal Cizek, CEO of GoodAccess, underlines the effectiveness of Zero Trust for all businesses, from SMBs to enterprises, when it comes to the first step of being data-forward – securing the data we already have,
It’s crucial to get a grip on data quality, data access processes and recovery protocols in case of a breach. A pessimistic outlook towards data protection is thus possibly wise – it forces us to prepare for the worst outcome possible.
Does Your Data Backup and Recovery Strategy Need an Overhaul?
We live in a time when digital threats become increasingly sophisticated, and their progress was only exacerbated by the pandemic. New vulnerabilities crop up for every organization, and every operational surface can be an attack surface. With remote work and hybrid working environments, attack vectors are constantly emerging and evolving.
IT teams need dynamic plans to protect their company in the face of disasters. Andrew Kahl, CEO of BackBox, shares a checklist to plan an overhaul if your data protection and recovery demands it.
Choose the Right Backup Software
We’re spoilt for choice with the vast array of backup software and service options available in the market today. While we all want software that’s easy to set up, sync and adopt, we also want solutions that fit our specific business needs. That’s when doing a deep dive into the pros and cons of each well-rated option is vital.
Whether you’re actively scouting for a backup solution or simply window-shopping, Michael Muchmore & Justin Pot from PCMag, a Ziff Davis company, have to offer an exhaustive list of the top-rated backup software.
Becoming Data-resilient
This World Backup day, let’s hold off clicking “Remind me later” back up and appreciate the value of strengthening the fence around the data that powers our lives and businesses. In order to build data resilience, we need to expand and deepen our understanding of the threats that plague our data and identify system vulnerabilities that make our data prone to attacks.
Having effective data backup and recovery strategies and protocols in place adds a layer of security – a safety net in case of breaches. True resilience, after all, lies not just in protecting against the worst possible outcomes but in bouncing back in the face of adversity.
Which article did you enjoy reading this month? Let us know what you like reading about on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. We’d love to hear from you!
