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Online backup as an integral part of your data loss prevention program.

In this new age of information we are all aware of the benefits that technology brings. But what we must also recognise is the threat and the cost of failure that may arise from our new found dependency. Loss of computer data can mean considerable loss of business and, in some cases, it can even spell the end of a company if the data loss is severe enough. A wise business should identify the potential causes of data loss before it occurs and take adequate measures to protect their digital assets.

Main causes of data loss
> Malicious virus attack & hacker activity
> Hard drive or server failure
> Software failure
> File corruption
> Power surge
> Human error
> Computer theft or accidental damage
> Natural disaster (fire, flood, lightning, earthquake)

Up to 75% of all data loss occurrences are caused by human error and mechanical failure and 25% due to physical damage to the computer, viruses and software failure.

Prevention of Data Loss
How a company or an individual respond to a data crisis often shows how they deal with day-to-day business challenges. Typically, the ones that have in place a contingency plan for such an occurrence and can put it into action rapidly, are the most successful.

To reduce the need for data recovery situations the following basic principles should be followed to protect your data:

- Keep the system protected with antivirus and firewall software auto-updated switched on.

- Never operate a damaged hard drive or server.

- Replace any drives if a scan shows up bad sectors.

- Protect your computers with a reliable power surge protector.

- Ensure that staff with access to your system have appropriate training and understanding of the system, applications and data files

While each of the above mentioned steps will help reduce the chance of data disaster, none offers a guarantee that data loss is not going to happen at some stage. The only solution for the prevention of data loss is the implementation of a proper Data Backup regime.

With Turbo Backup ’s online data backup service, business continuity is ensured across your entire enterprise, whether data resides on servers, desktops or laptops.