Backup Strategies: When the Worst Happens

60% of companies that suffer a major data loss shut down within 6 months. A professional backup system is business continuity.

The 3-2-1 Rule

3 copies of your data, on 2 different media, 1 of them offsite. This rule is the gold standard for data backup.

Ransomware-Proof

Backups must be protected against deletion – e.g., through immutable storage or air gaps. Otherwise, ransomware encrypts the backups too.

Routine Testing

A backup is only as good as its last restore test. 70% of backups fail in an emergency because they were never tested.

Automation

Data backup should happen automatically and without manual intervention. Versioning and predefined retention periods prevent permanently lost data.