Approximately one-third of all data losses stem from issues with backup systems.

Losing access to critical business data, even temporarily, can be as catastrophic as a scene from a horror film.

Data backup solutions are designed to create secure copies of your information, stored in safe locations. In the event of a problem, recovery tools utilise these copies to restore lost files.

If your business already employs backup and recovery solutions, it may seem that your data is fully safeguarded. However, this is not necessarily the case.

A recent report reveals that certain backup systems may not be as reliable as expected. In fact, a third of all data losses are attributed to issues arising from these backup systems, where attempted data recovery reveals that files are either missing or corrupted.

Corrupted backups are not the only risk to be aware of.

Ransomware has emerged as a significant threat to businesses, a form of malicious software that restricts access to files unless a ransom is paid.

The report indicates that despite utilising backup systems, half of the affected businesses resorted to paying the ransom to recover their data, as this approach was faster than attempting recovery through their own tools. More concerning, only a small fraction of these businesses fully recovered their data even after paying the ransom.

Backup solutions are meant to secure your data, so why do they often fail businesses?

One key reason is improper configuration. Even when configured correctly, backup systems require regular verification to ensure they continue to back up data accurately.

Additionally, older backup and recovery tools often struggle to counter the advanced tactics of modern cyber attacks.

Implementing and managing an effective backup system is complex. Our team of IT experts can ensure your systems are correctly configured and maintained on a daily basis.

We also offer additional protections, such as Continuous Data Protection (CDP), which continuously saves file changes, allowing restoration to a point just before data loss or an attack.

We help businesses like yours achieve robust data protection every day. If you would like our assistance, please reach out to a member of the Bluecube team.

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