In today’s digital age, organizations rely heavily on electronic data storage. As businesses grow, their databases expand, necessitating regular backups to protect against unforeseen events like ransomware attacks or natural disasters, which can jeopardize business continuity.
Cybercriminals are a leading cause of data loss globally. By mid-2024, over 9,000 corporate data breaches had resulted in significant losses, with 83% of breaches linked to criminal organizations, according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2023.
“In the current environment of rising cyber threats, effective cyber risk management is essential. eBackup is vital in this defense, protecting businesses from modern digital risks by securely backing up critical information. This ensures operational continuity,” says Govind Rammurthy, CEO and Managing Director of eScan.
What is eBackup?
eBackup, a functionality from eScan, allows businesses to back up essential data on local devices, external drives, network drives, or cloud storage services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. It ensures data safety and recovery by creating and storing copies of digital data.
The Need for eBackup
eScan’s eBackup meets several corporate needs for data protection and business continuity:
1. Data Protection: Acts as insurance against natural disasters, malware, and system failures, ensuring quick data restoration. Files are stored in encrypted formats for maximum protection.
2. System Enhancement: Offers scalability and flexibility, accommodating business growth and remote work needs without investing in physical storage.
3. Cost and Time Efficiency: Avoids high costs of on-premises storage and maintenance, offering a cloud backup option that doesn’t require physical hardware. Automates regular backup scheduling, saving time.
4. Business Continuity: Facilitates seamless recovery and continued operations after data loss incidents. Multiple data copies stored in different locations enhance availability.
Case Study: Panera Bread Data Breach
In April 2024, Panera Bread experienced a ransomware attack, causing a week-long IT outage. Attackers encrypted the company’s data, disrupting operations. The company managed to recover through its backup systems, restoring services within weeks.
Prevention Strategies
To prevent such incidents, businesses must prioritize cybersecurity:
1. Cyber-Security Solutions: Implement robust anti-virus solutions to protect against various online threats.
2. Regular eBackup: Maintain regular data backups on cloud storage or other devices to prevent significant data loss.
3. Employee Training: Conduct annual training sessions to educate staff on cybersecurity practices to prevent scams and threats.
eBackup as a One-Stop Solution
eScan’s eBackup allows administrators to manage backup tasks, choosing specific folders or file types to back up on cloud storage, local devices, external drives, or network drives. Backup files are compressed, encrypted, and securely stored. eScan ensures that backup documents are decrypted securely without data loss, maintaining data integrity and security.
Key Features of eScan’s eBackup:
– User-Defined Tasks: Customize backup tasks to meet specific needs.
– Storage Flexibility: Backup data to various storage locations.
– Storage Efficiency: Exclude unnecessary folders or file types.
– Selective Backup: Include specific file types in regular backups.
With eScan’s eBackup, organizations can ensure their data is securely backed up and easily recoverable, preserving data integrity and security at all times.