World Backup Day is heading our way

Components of a data security plan

Many strategies have been developed over the years to complement and extend the importance of data backup. Many of these focus on redundant servers, incident and threat identification and reporting, vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation strategies, user authentication controls and least privilege (no one gets more privilege than they require) principles along with the use of firewalls, intrusion detection systems and VPNs. They also focus on server room physical security, system and site surveillance, antiviral controls and employee training to manage all of these controls. After all, data backup is only one aspect of keeping data safe and reliable. Problem containment and recovery plans along with testing and practice drills for incident scenarios have also evolved.

Don Boxley – the CEO and co-founder of DH2i, which provides smart, high-availability clustering and software-defined perimeter software to keep environments secure and “always on” – says this:

“World Backup Day is a great reminder that just having backups isn’t enough. Sure, they’re critical for recovery, but they don’t keep your business running in real-time. If something goes wrong – whether it’s a system crash, a cyberattack, or just someone making an honest mistake – you need more than a backup. You need a plan that keeps your data within reach and your business running like nothing ever happened.