Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategies

Data loss can occur due to cyberattacks, hardware failures, human errors, or natural disasters. To prevent irreversible damage, organizations and individuals must implement robust data backup and disaster recovery plans.

Key Backup Strategies:

Full Backup: A complete copy of all data, stored in a secure location.

Incremental Backup: Only new or modified data is backed up, reducing storage needs.

Cloud Backup: Secure storage in cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or AWS S3.

Offline Backup: Storing backups on external drives or tapes to protect against ransomware attacks.

In addition to backups, companies must have a disaster recovery plan that outlines how to restore operations after a cyber incident.

Testing backup systems regularly ensures that critical data can be recovered in case of a breach or data loss.