World Backup Day was last week, but that doesn’t mean that we should backup our devices once and then push them to the side for the next 364 days. Your data is essential for your business’s success. There’s no doubt about it in the modern digitized era. But this is where a lot of confusion begins because you must now decide how to back up your data. There are numerous options available and choosing one can be difficult. Most importantly, if you’re not careful, you may fall for some myths that are more harmful than beneficial.
Many businesses are increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions to keep up with the rapidly changing technological landscape, and in 2023, 60% of the world’s data is stored in the cloud. But many are also unaware of the critical importance of having a backup for their cloud-based data. If data is lost or deleted, it can be tough—or even impossible—to recover it without a backup. You don’t want to be in a situation where your data is accidentally deleted and you attempt to retrieve it from the cloud, but realize it hadn’t been backed up in a month.
3 myths about cloud-based-backup.
Myth: My cloud platform provides comprehensive backup.
Truth: There might be a certain level of backup baked into productivity solutions like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, but it is often not enough to fully protect your organization. Many vendors even recommend adding a more robust backup solution (remember, just because you are on the cloud does not mean that your backups are up to date!). While the built-in backup may be adequate for some data and applications, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive plan in case of a major disaster. This is especially true for businesses that rely heavily on email and other cloud-based services. A robust backup solution can help protect against data loss due to hardware failures, software glitches, user errors and malicious attacks.
Myth: Backup protects me against ransomware.
Truth: Backing up your data is critical in protecting your organization from ransomware and other cyberattacks. However, a backup cannot prevent your data from being stolen or encrypted in the first place. A robust backup and recovery solution ensures you can quickly and easily restore your lost or stolen data. However, you may still be at risk of further harm if the cybercriminal decides to use your already stolen data against you.
Myth: Any backup solution will do since all backup is the same.
Truth: When it comes to data backup and recovery solutions, businesses of all sizes have numerous options. There is a backup solution to meet the needs of any organization, ranging from simple solutions that create a copy of your data to more robust enterprise-level solutions that include integrations with productivity applications and advanced security measures. The first step in choosing the best backup solution for your organization is determining your specific requirements. Do you require a simple solution or a more robust enterprise-level solution? Knowing your organizational needs will help you choose wisely from the available options a solution that is best suited for your business.
3 benefits of cloud-based-backup.
Scalability.
As your business grows, so does the data it produces. Without the right tools, this can quickly become unmanageable. If you’re dependent on on-premises backup systems, you’ll have to make a substantial initial investment in hardware that you might not utilize to its full potential. On the other hand, cloud backup is scalable.
This means that cloud backup can easily adjust to your changing needs. You never have to worry about outgrowing your backup solution—it will always be able to grow with you.
Manageability.
Cloud backup is highly manageable. The fact that you can easily manage backups remotely can save a lot of time, especially when you’re already stretched thin with other business matters. However, what exactly is manageability? How can it help your organization? Here’s a quick overview of manageability in the context of cloud backup.
Manageability lets you centrally operate and monitor your backup system from a single location. This means you can quickly and easily see the status of your backup, identify any issues and make changes as needed. Manageability can also help you set up automatic backups and give you the flexibility to restore only the data you need.
Recoverability.
One of the most important benefits of cloud backup is recoverability. In the event of data loss, cloud backup can help you recover your data quickly and easily. You can thus resume normal operations and avoid costly downtime and lost productivity.
If you are seeking a dependable backup solution for your business, cloud backup should be at the top of your list. It can help you safeguard your data and keep your organization running smoothly.
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