More than ever before businesses need to backup their data. From natural disasters, to hardware failure to data ransom attacks, backing up your data isn’t just something you do in case you need it, it’s about doing it for when you need it. A 2022 survey of IT professionals reported that 3 out of 4 businesses experienced some sort of data loss in the previous 12 months. Of those, nearly half lost data permanently. These statistics show why a strong data backup strategy isn’t just something you should think about, it’s something you need. As a managed service provider (MSP), we believe in a 3-2-1 backup strategy.
What is a 3-2-1 Data Backup Strategy?
Many businesses have one backup of essential data. That isn’t enough with today’s reliance on technology. Instead, you need three copies of your data. On is the copy you work off of every day. The other two are backups and should be two different storage types. For example, one backup on an external hard drive and another copy in the cloud. And, with today’s natural disasters such as extreme flooding and frequent tornados, one of backup copies should be far away from your base of business operations. In short, 3 copies, 2 different storage types, 1 far from your business.
What Happens When You Don’t Have a Comprehensive Backup System
Depending on the data loss, you may have to reconstruct hours, days, or weeks of data. Some businesses who suffer a ransomware attack end up closing their doors due to financial losses associated with downtime and eroded client trust. Some even face lawsuits stemming from their staff, clients and vendors.
How to Implement a 3-2-1 Strategy
As a small business, you may not have the resources to do this on your own, especially if you don’t have an IT department. The easiest way to ensure that your company has a strong data backup strategy is to partner with a managed service provider who specializes in data security and backups. Their expertise ensure that your business follows the 3-2-1 data backup strategy. They do this through automated backups, diversified storage types for redundancy, and offsite storage. You can also research different backup options offered to small businesses, however, many business owners find that the time and money they will need to invest to create their own system is more than partnering with an MSP who specializes in backing up data.
Toucan Technology Group Offers Backup Services for Your Peace of Mind
If it’s time to implement a 3-2-1 data backup strategy for your business, call Toucan Technology Group for your free consultation. We’ve helped many businesses throughout the Indianapolis area ensure that their data is protected and backed up. Reach us at (317) 376-4874 or fill out our contact form today for your free consultation to learn about our data backup options or any of the services we offer as a local Indianapolis MSP.
