?? Are Your Backup Tools Really Protecting Your Data? ??

Did you know that a staggering one-third of all data loss is caused by problems with backup systems? Losing access to your business’s data—even temporarily—can feel like a horror movie nightmare.

Backup tools are designed to create copies of your data and store them safely, so if something goes wrong, recovery tools can restore your lost files. You might think that having these tools means your data is safe, but that’s not always the case.

Recent reports show that many backup tools aren’t as reliable as you’d expect. In fact, one-third of data losses stem from backup-related issues, with businesses discovering their data is either lost or corrupted when they attempt recovery.

But that’s not all—ransomware is a major threat to businesses today. This malicious software locks you out of your files unless you pay a ransom. Alarmingly, the report found that half of businesses using backup tools still paid ransoms because it was faster than using their own recovery systems. Even worse, only a small percentage of those businesses fully recovered their data after paying.

So, why are backup tools failing?

1. Improper Setup: Many backup systems are not configured correctly from the start.
2. Lack of Verification: Regular checks are needed to ensure backups are functioning as intended.
3. Outdated Tools: Older systems often struggle to keep up with sophisticated cyber attacks.

Setting up and maintaining a reliable backup system can be complex, but that’s where IT experts like Myriad Technologies come in. We ensure your tools are running smoothly and provide additional safeguards like Continuous Data Protection (CDP), which saves changes in real-time, allowing you to restore data just before an attack or loss.

We help businesses like yours every day to safeguard their data. If you want to make sure your backup tools are working properly, get in touch!