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Backup Security
provides offsite data storage for your computer files. Protecting
yourself from data loss is one of the most important aspects of
your business. Unfortunately, this is usually realized only after
having been affected by data loss in one form or another.
Data loss can occur in several ways human error, mechanical failure,
computer theft, virus corruption or forces of nature. Information
is one of our most important assets, so whatever the form, data
loss without a method of recovery will be detrimental. Many businesses
have been forced to shut down due to data loss.
The cost or recreating lost data, if the source of information
has not been destroyed, can run into thousands of dollars. With
Backup Security
your data is available for you to restore it immediately over the
Internet.
Although most businesses have some form of backup procedure in
place, there are usually faults with the methods employed. Some
of the methods employed and the corresponding problems are listed
below.
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Method
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Faults
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Backup to hard drive on computer
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If computer is damaged no copy exists
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Backup to removable medium
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Usually stored in desk drawer or on the premises. No protection
in case of fire.
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Backup kept in fireproof safe
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Safes have a limited protection time, major fires usually
exceed this safe period
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A copy is taken home daily
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Not dependable. Could be in a hurry and leave it for the
next day and disaster strikes.
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With Backup Security,
you setup the software and indicate the files to be backed up and
the time that the backup is to be performed. The files are then
compressed, encrypted and sent offsite to our secure storage facilities.
There is no need for human intervention unless you need to change
the files targeted for backup or the time that the backup is to
be performed.
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