Although World Backup Day is on March 31st, it is never too early to think about backing up company information. Why is creating copies of your data so important? What can you do to protect significant business information? Read on to learn more about keeping your company's information safe and secure.
Although we have made outstanding progress when it comes to advancements in technology, computers are still far from perfect. For one thing, the Internet is home to viruses, spyware and malware that have the potential to wreak havoc on businesses. Even with anti-virus software in place, companies are still vulnerable to data loss due to hackers and cyber-attacks. Computers can also crash at any time. This means that without an efficient backup system in place, years of important data could be erased in a single day. Some threats are more physical. Natural disasters such as fires, floods and tornados can also wipe out data before you have a chance to save it. When you create backups of the most valuable information, you give your business a safety net and protect it from all these potential threats.
When it comes to backing up your data, you have many options:
● USB flash drive: One way to protect your files is to save backups on a USB flash drive, which allows you to seamlessly transfer data from one computer to another. However, this isn't a great option for transferring data to different devices, such as a computer to a tablet because not all portable devices have a USB port. Flash drives are also small which makes them great for travel, but they can easily get lost.
● External hard drive: Another backup option is an external hard drive, which stores as well. Depending on what type you purchase, a hard drive can connect to your computer through cables or wirelessly. External hard drives also have more memory than USB flash drives, some even up to 10 TB. However, like a flash drive, they can still get misplaced.
● Cloud data backup: Often referred to as 'the Cloud', cloud backups allow you to backup data to hardware. Afterwards, you can access your data on any device using the Internet. Unlike physical backup options, cloud data backups are compatible with a variety of devices like smartphones and tablets along with computers and laptops.
We recommend that you keep multiple backups of your data to keep it extra secure. That way, if something happens to one backup, you will have another in its place. Also, take precautions by using a secure, password-protected Wi-Fi connection when doing work remotely.
If creating and managing data backups seems like a daunting task, the experts at Kota can help. At Kota, we provide information technology services for small to mid-size industries. Let us handle the hard work and you can continue focusing on your business. Contact us to learn more about our services.