How often do you back up your business’ IT infrastructure? 

Some businesses back up their data monthly, weekly or daily. Some businesses even choose to back up their business IT infrastructure several times per day. You may not realise how important backing up your vital data is, but if disaster strikes then the frequency of your IT back ups will determine how much data and information you lose. 

The Importance of Regular IT Back Ups

IT infrastructure loss and breaches can occur due to system failures, and cyber threats. You can reduce the risk of suffering this by using IT security solutions, including security software, firewalls and other safety methods. However, the fact is that sometimes breaches can happen, and businesses of all sizes should be prepared. 39% of UK businesses reported suffering a cyber attack in 2022.

Without a proper back up system in place, your business could be at risk. It’s true that large businesses are the most high-profile victims of cyber-attacks. Many small businesses assume that they are “too small of a fish in the pond” to be targeted: but this assumption would be wrong. In fact, because they don’t have IT security systems in place that are as strong as their larger counterparts, small businesses are often an easier target. 

But regularly backing up your IT infrastructure can help you to minimise business downtime, protect critical information and ensure business continuity. 

How Often Should You Back Up Your IT Infrastructure?

The frequency of your IT back ups will differ from business to business. A good rule of thumb is that you should back up often enough that if the data you store online is lost, losing the amount of data since your last back up would not be unacceptable to the business. 

It is good practice to stick to a regular back up schedule. This will ensure that there are no significant breaks between back ups and will minimise the chances that you will skip or forget to back up your vital and valuable data. 

Saving You Time

In the event of a system failure, we know how essential regular IT back ups can be. But the fact is that many small businesses don’t back up their IT infrastructure on a daily or even weekly basis because they simply don’t have the staff or the time to do so. Small businesses are often time-poor and so they prioritise other aspects of their business practice, particularly customer-facing elements. This is understandable but can be catastrophic in the event of a system crash or failure. 

That’s where an IT solutions partner such as Easy Business IT can help. An IT solutions partner can implement regular backups on your behalf without any extra time and effort on your part. Businesses can mitigate the risks associated with potential data loss, restore operations swiftly, and maintain the trust of their customers and stakeholders—get in touch with us today by emailing [email protected]