Human error
No matter how computer savvy you or your employees are, you or they may accidentally delete or overwrite key files. This risk increases substantially without clear guidelines for record retention, consistent employee training on key systems, or staffing. These guidelines are crucial to ensuring that every employee has a manageable workload
Malware and viruses
Malicious apps can expose you to data loss. Ensure your devices – whether server, desktop/laptop, or mobile – have the latest operating and security systems. Protect your file systems with a strong firewall, antivirus, and anti-malware software. The latter two not only scan your systems after every update, but are also set to update automatically as soon as new versions become available.
Physical damage
A fire, flood, or another disaster could wreak havoc on your servers and compromise your data. Power surges or failures can cost you. Over time, equipment breaks down. There’s often no way to salvage the data stored within when key data storage devices fail. Even when there is, high data recovery costs could render such efforts impractical. Don’t underestimate the benefit of implementing off-site backups and investing in hardware maintenance and repair.
