Data Backup

Compass Lane’s Data Backup service ensures you’ve done everything you can to mitigate risks of data loss. 

Compass Lane's Data Backup

Data loss should be a problem of the past

With modern data backup protocols, data loss should be a thing of the past. Today’s advanced solutions offer automated, real-time backups that ensure your critical information is always secure and recoverable, even in the event of a disaster. Cloud storage, encryption, and redundancy measures protect against hardware failures, cyberattacks, and human error. By utilizing these backup systems, businesses can maintain continuity and peace of mind, knowing that their data is safe and accessible whenever needed.

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Lost data is a thing of the past.

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: A Smart Strategy for Business Continuity

The 3-2-1 backup rule is a proven strategy that helps small businesses protect their data from loss, corruption, or cyberattacks. It recommends keeping 3 copies of your data, stored on 2 different types of media, with 1 copy offsite or in the cloud. This layered approach ensures that even if one backup fails or is compromised, your business can quickly recover and continue operating with minimal disruption.

Equally important is regularly testing your backups to verify their integrity and usability. Without routine validation, backups may be incomplete, corrupted, or outdated—leaving your business vulnerable when recovery is needed most. Testing ensures that your data is not only stored, but also restorable, giving you confidence in your disaster recovery plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data backup is the process of copying and storing your files, databases, and systems in a secure location so they can be restored in case of data loss. It’s vital for businesses because it protects critical information from threats like accidental deletion, cyberattacks, or hardware failures, ensuring you can recover your data and continue operations with minimal disruption.

The frequency of backups depends on your business needs, but for most, daily or even hourly backups are recommended, especially if you’re handling sensitive data on the road, like law enforcement teams. With automatic cloud-based backup solutions, you can ensure that your data is continuously protected without manual intervention.

Ransomware attacks can lock or encrypt your data, demanding payment to restore access. If you have regular backups in place, you can avoid paying the ransom by simply restoring your files from a recent backup. Managed IT services can help set up secure, off-site backups that ransomware cannot reach, ensuring that your critical data is safe and recoverable.

Your backed-up data is stored either on secure cloud servers or in off-site physical locations, depending on your chosen backup method. Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, ensuring that only authorized users can access it. This level of security is crucial for businesses handling sensitive information, such as law enforcement or healthcare providers.

Cybersecurity Process

Compass Lane has been doing this so long, we have it down to a science. 

Identify Risks

First we identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in your systems, networks, and data. We conduct regular risk assessments to understand where weaknesses exist and what could be exploited.

Implement Security

Once risks are identified,  we put safeguards in place, such as firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular software updates. We also train your employees on security best practices and establish protocols for handling sensitive information.

Monitor & Respond

 Compass Lane Inc. continuously monitors your systems for any unusual activities or breaches. With a proactive incident response plan, we ensure that, in the event of a security incident, we act swiftly to minimize damage and restore operations, keeping your business running securely.

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