One in three data loss incidents happen because of backup issues

Losing access to your business data, even for a short time, can feel like a scene from a horror film. Data backup tools are designed to create copies of your information and keep them secure. When something goes wrong, recovery tools can restore your lost files using these copies. So, if your business uses backup and recovery solutions, you might think your data is safe—but that’s not always the case. A recent report revealed that some backup systems aren’t as dependable as they should be. Alarmingly, one-third of all data losses stem from issues related to backups not working. Many people find that when they attempt to recover their data, it has either been lost or corrupted.

It’s important not only to be cautious about corrupted backups but also about ransomware—malicious software that locks you out of your files until you pay a ransom for access. The report indicated that half of the businesses relying on backup tools still ended up paying ransoms because it was quicker than trying to recover their files themselves. Even more concerning is that only a few businesses who paid ransoms managed to fully recover their data.

Backup tools are meant to protect your information; so why do so many fail? Often, it’s due to improper setup or infrequent verification of the system’s functionality. Additionally, older backup solutions may struggle against modern cyber threats.

Establishing and maintaining an effective backup system can be challenging. IT professionals (like us) ensure that your tools operate correctly every day and can implement additional protections like continuous data protection (CDP). This feature continuously saves changes made to your files, allowing you to restore them just before any loss or attack occurred.

We help businesses like yours with their backups every day. If you’d like to know how we can help you then let’s chat.