World Backup Day: understand its importance for your company

See the reasons why backups are essential for the continuity and protection of your business

You’ve probably come across a warning on your cell phone asking you to make a backup so you don’t lose photos and messages. If the practice is important for ordinary users, imagine it for companies. It is one of the main pillars of information security and as a way of raising awareness about this importance, World Backup Day was created in 2011. Celebrated on March 31, the date also serves as a reminder for business owners.

“Backup is fundamental for the continuity and protection of companies and should be part of their information security strategies, as a frequent practice”, emphasizes Henrique Schneider, CEO of Netfive, a company specialized in information security strategy. The expert explains in five points the reasons why every business should have backup copies:

1. Data recovery in case of failure or error

Backup allows you to restore important data in case of system failure, such as hardware failures, human errors, cybercriminal attacks, viruses and natural disasters. Without backup, lost data can result in significant business disruptions or even financial losses. By making regular copies, it is possible to easily recover previous versions and also correct any errors made.

2. Protection against cyber attacks

With the increase in cyber threats, such as ransomware, companies are increasingly at risk of losing access to their data. Having up-to-date and securely stored backups allows you to restore compromised systems and data without giving in to cybercriminals’ ransom demands.

3. Regulatory compliance

Many industries are subject to strict regulations that require adequate data protection and retention. Having an effective backup system can help companies comply with these regulatory requirements and avoid fines and legal sanctions.

4. Business continuity

Backup plays a crucial role in maintaining business continuity. If an outage occurs in key systems due to anything from a cyberattack to a fire, backups can be used to quickly restore services and minimize downtime.

5. Preservation of reputation

The loss of customer data, especially sensitive data, can have a negative impact on a company’s reputation. Therefore, having a reliable and effective system, which performs backup copies and keeps them in a protected location, demonstrates commitment to customer information.