Why Backups and Recovery Matter in Cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks, accidental deletions, system crashes, and natural disasters can strike at any time, and without a reliable backup and disaster recovery plan, your business risks costly downtime, data breaches, and even permanent data loss.
Data loss is not just an inconvenience, it can shut your business down. According to recent studies, 60% of small businesses close within 6 months of a cyberattack. That’s why secure backups and fast recovery systems are a critical aspect of any cybersecurity strategy.
What Is Backup and Disaster Recovery?
Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) is the process of securely copying your company’s data and systems so they can be restored quickly after a cyberattack, system failure, or data corruption. It includes:
Types of Backups
Backups are often organized into three categories:
Full Backups
Full backups involve pushing all the stored data into a backup system in the event of a disaster. Full backups protect every piece of data from a single server, database, virtual machine, or any data source connected to the network. These types of backups can take hours, or daya depending on the volume of data.
Incremental Backups
Incremental backups capture the new data being saved since the last incremental backup. It’s important to note that a full backup is required before an incremental backup.
Differential Backups
A differential backup is similar to the incremental backup, and should also happen after a full backup has been performed. Organizations tend to implement policies about how much data and when incremental/differential backups hsould be required.
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Types of Disasters That Can Disrupt IT Operations
Cyber attacks such as ransomware, phishing, and other malicious activity continuously pose a growing threat to the security of sensitive data. These cyber attacks can encrypt and steal data which can lead to inaccessible data. The impact of these disruptions can range from small inconveniences to significant financial and reputational loss. Some types of disasters can include:
Benefits of a Strong Backup & Recovery Plan
Why Choose Tursa Group
We offer tailored backup and recovery solutions for SMBs and enterprises alike. Whether you're starting from scratch or need to upgrade an existing system, our cybersecurity experts will help you: