As the rate of digitalization increases, so does the risk of data loss. And when it happens, the impact can be devastating. According to TechRadar, severe downtime can cost businesses anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 per hour. Some businesses are even unable to recover from an incident and close permanently.
Fortunately, there are ways to protect your data and your business. A comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution that leverages cloud-based architecture can provide secure, uninterrupted backup and quick data recovery—keeping your business running seamlessly even during a data-loss event.
Backup Solution Benefits
1. Protect Your Business Against Natural Disasters
In 2022 (through September), there have been 15 weather/climate related disaster events in the United States. While it’s impossible to stop a natural disaster, you can take the necessary measures to protect your data and prevent downtime.
2. Minimize the Impact of a Cyber Attack
Cyberattacks are growing in both number and sophistication. In 2021, the average number of cyberattacks and data breaches increased by 15.1% from 2020. To protect your business in the event of an attack, it’s essential to have a robust backup and disaster recovery solution.
3. Safeguard Sensitive Data
If your business handles sensitive data like Personally Identifiable Information (PII), measures should be taken to ensure it never ends up in the wrong hands. Safeguarding all critical data can build your business’s reputation and prevent regulatory penalties.
4. Quick Recovery
It doesn’t matter how disaster strikes. What matters is how quickly your business bounces back. A good backup and disaster recovery solution helps you get up and running as soon as possible.
5. Reduce the Impact of Human Error
From accidental or intentional deletion to corruption of data, employees can pose a security threat to your business. A healthy mix of employee IT and cybersecurity training and a solid backup and recovery solution can help you reduce the risk of internal threats and improve response time during a data loss event.
6. Tackle System Failure
Unexpected system failure can lead to downtime—and as we’ve seen above, this can be costly. Investing in a backup and recovery solution will help you get back on your feet quickly.
A solid data backup plan could easily save your business in the event of disaster, which is why it’s vital to take preventative action today. And you don’t have to do it alone. Contact us to speak with our experts about an effective backup strategy that suits the unique needs of your business.
