What Is Backup And Disaster Recovery?
Backup and disaster recovery (BDR) is the process of
copying and storing data in a specific location, and then
recovering or restoring those files when an emergency occurs, such as data loss
or data corruption. Backup and disaster recovery are two separate but connected
concepts that organizations should always consider
together.
Backup is the process of copying data from one location to another. This can be done on a regular basis, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. The goal of backup is to create a copy of your data that can be used to restore it in the event of a disaster.
Disaster recovery
is the process of restoring data from a backup. This can be done if your
original data is lost or corrupted. The goal of disaster recovery is to get
your business back up and running as quickly as possible after a disaster.
Additional Information:
A BDR Plan is a set of policies and procedures that outlines how your organization will back up and recover its data. A good BDR plan will consider the following factors:
- The types of data that need to be backed up
- The frequency of backups
- The location of the backups
- The methods used to restore data
- The costs of backup and recovery
Why Do You Need BDR?
There are many reasons why businesses need BDR. Some
of the most common reasons include:
- To protect against data loss: Hardware failures, natural disasters, and cyberattacks can all lead to data loss.
- To meet regulatory requirements: Some industries, such as healthcare and finance, are required to have BDR plans in place.
- To improve business continuity: BDR can help you minimize the impact of a disaster on your business.
The Vector Choice Advantage
There are many different types of BDR solutions
available from Vector Choice.
- Local
BDR: This type of BDR solution stores
backups on a local device, such as a hard drive or tape. Local BDR is a
good option for small businesses that do not have a lot of data to back
up.
- Remote
BDR: This type of BDR solution stores
backups on a remote server. Remote BDR is a good option for businesses
that need to protect their data from local disasters.
- Cloud
BDR: This type of BDR solution stores
backups in the cloud. Cloud BDR is a good option for businesses that need
to protect their data from a variety of disasters, including local
disasters and cyberattacks.
How Is Vector Choice Different from Other Providers?
Vector Choice approaches cybersecurity differently than other IT Companies. By approaching cybersecurity, not from an "if", but from a "when it does happen" standpoint. They always take the assumption that you will be hacked, because 95% of all breaches will be due to user error. Which means, it's just a matter of time. Do you want a company that is just blocking the perimeter, or do you want a company that takes a wholistic approach and protects the perimeter, the internal network, and trains staff to account for the human element?
