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.

Method

Faults

Backup to hard drive on computer

If computer is damaged no copy exists

Backup to removable medium

Usually stored in desk drawer or on the premises. No protection in case of fire.

Backup kept in fireproof safe

Safes have a limited protection time, major fires usually exceed this safe period

A copy is taken home daily

Not dependable. Could be in a hurry and leave it for the next day and disaster strikes.

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.