Data backup is not only a necessary step for a good business management.

When ransomware are in fact the most present and worrying cyber threat, Backup represents a solution to deal with any scenario that could compromise data and IT systems functionality, ensuring operational continuity.

 

Let’s see the three reasons why it’s important to have a good backup solution – and keep it separate from the IT systems! -:

 

1) Technology is not unfailing

 

In recent years we have witnessed enormous changes in our relationship with technology, relying always more on electronic devices such as computers and smartphones, and less on paper.

The result is that our most important information is often contained only on devices which by their nature are subject to unpredictable failures and malfunctions.

Backups help manage fatalities without data loss.

 

2) Humans make mistakes

 

Although we try to aspire to perfection, the truth is that we are human and therefore sooner or later we will make mistakes.

Errors such as accidental deletion of data, loss of important devices, incorrect procedure, can permanently compromise data.

A data backup and recovery solution is essential in order to be able to correct any mistakes.

 

3) The unexpected is just around the corner

 

Malware, and in particular Ransomware, are the main cause of disruption at the moment. It is estimated that 1 in 10 computers are infected with malware every month, while in 2019 a business was victimized by Ransomware every 14 seconds.

Thefts, data breaches, losses, various malfunctions (accidental or not), are other problems now on the agenda and totally unpredictable.

Being caught unprepared can cause, in addition to the permanent loss of data, the increase of IT costs, the reduction of trust in the company, the compromise of the relationship with the customer, reputational problems.

 

Ensuring a good backup and recovery plan helps to manage the unexpected and to maintain business confidence from customers, employees and investors.

 

In this scenario, Hackmanac can help you by verifying that the chosen Backup process is valid and sufficiently functional (i.e., separated from the systems it safeguards, always updated and easily manageable), in order to ensure resilience in the event of attacks or accidents.