Famous backup tales: A fresh look at data backup

This article explains how you can effectively secure your cloud data by taking the initiative and managing it properly, over and above the basic service provided by your provider.

The importance and value of data in business and society is constantly increasing, which emphasises the importance of reliable data backup and recovery. It is time to correct some common backup prejudices.

Necessity of regular data backups

The belief that data only needs to be backed up in the event of a disaster is deceptive. Data loss often occurs due to carelessness or technical problems and can affect both servers and end devices. The availability of an up-to-date backup copy for seamless recovery is crucial.

Responsibility for cloud backups

Many companies mistakenly believe that the security of their cloud data is solely in the hands of the cloud provider. A survey revealed that 58% of German managers mistakenly assume that the cloud provider protects the entire cloud infrastructure. In fact, the responsibility lies with the user, who must ensure that their data is adequately protected.

Difference between data backup and restore

Both processes are crucial for business continuity, but they differ. Data backup focusses on protection and retention, while data recovery involves the rapid retrieval and restoration of data.

Backup frequency

A weekly backup rhythm can be risky. The shorter the intervals, the lower the potential data loss. Continuous backups minimise the risk of production downtime and reputational damage. A survey shows that 57% of IT decision-makers are planning measures for more modern data backup by the end of the year.

Backup-as-a-Service vs. on-premise solutions

Contrary to what many believe, backup-as-a-service is often more secure than traditional on-premise data backup. The cloud reduces the risk of data loss through geo-redundancy and modern encryption technologies.

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Cloud encryption

The native encryption of a cloud backup provider alone is not enough. Strong encryption before the cloud transfer is essential to prevent the provider from accessing plain text data and to protect the data across national borders.

Plain text data is unencrypted, easily understandable data, while encrypted data is protected by a security measure and is difficult to understand without the right key. Strong up-front encryption is essential for secure cloud backups, as native encryption is often inadequate. It protects against unauthorised access by cloud providers and ensures compliance with data protection regulations, even for cross-border transfers.

Conclusion

To summarise, it is high time to move away from outdated views and consistently use modern backup technologies. Current backup options offer far more security and efficiency than their reputation suggests.

Why Baggenstos?

Baggenstos supports SME customers with the following managed service strategies in the area of backup:

Introduction of continuous data backups: Instead of infrequent backups, Baggenstos offers regular, automated backups to minimise data loss and always have up-to-date copies of data available.
Training and advice on cloud backups: Baggenstos explains the shared responsibility for cloud backups and implements solutions that include both cloud and local backups to ensure comprehensive data security.
Optimisation of backup and restore processes: Through managed services, Baggenstos ensures a clear separation and increased efficiency in the areas of data backup and recovery, which strengthens business continuity.
Promotion of Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS): Baggenstos recommends BaaS for efficient and secure data management, with benefits such as geo-redundancy and advanced encryption.
Strengthening data security through encryption: Before the data is transferred to the cloud, Baggenstos ensures strong encryption of the data to guarantee security and compliance across national borders.

With these managed service offerings, Baggenstos proactively helps SME customers to utilise modern and secure backup solutions effectively and to free themselves from outdated backup errors. We are here for you - do not hesitate to contact us!