Experiencing a loss of access to your business data, even for a short time, can feel like a nightmare.

Data backup solutions are intended to create duplicates of your information and store them securely. In the event of an issue, recovery tools utilize these copies to help you retrieve lost files.

If your organization relies on backup and recovery solutions, you might assume your data is protected. Unfortunately, this assumption can be misleading.

Recent findings indicate that not all backup tools perform reliably. In fact, issues related to backups contribute to one-third of all data loss cases. Many users find that their data is lost or corrupted when attempting recovery.

Moreover, corrupted backups aren’t the only concern.

One of the most pressing threats businesses face today is ransomware—a type of malicious software that restricts access to your files until a ransom is paid.

According to the report, half of the organizations using backup solutions still resorted to paying ransoms to regain access to their data, as this was often quicker than using their recovery tools. Alarmingly, only a fraction of those who paid were able to fully restore their data.

So, what makes these backup solutions unreliable for many businesses?

  1. Improper Configuration: Many systems are not set up correctly from the outset.
  2. Lack of Regular Checks: It’s essential to routinely verify that backups are functioning as they should.
  3. Outdated Tools: Legacy backup systems often fail to keep pace with modern cyber threats.

Establishing and maintaining a dependable backup system can be challenging. This is where IT professionals can assist in ensuring your solutions operate smoothly on a daily basis.

Additionally, implementing measures like Continuous Data Protection (CDP) can offer enhanced security. This method continuously saves modifications to your files, enabling you to restore data to its state just before a loss or attack.

We help businesses like yours with these challenges every day. If you’re interested in ensuring your backup solutions are effective, feel free to reach out to us.