Losing your company’s data due to hardware failure, cyberattack or other unforeseen event can be devastating. It takes a lot of time, money, and hard work, as well as some reputational damage, to get your company back up and running. Data loss can have a wide-ranging impact on any business, small or large. It is best to avoid such unnecessary situations, but it is not guaranteed.

One of the widely used and recommended data backup strategies is 3-2-1 rule. In short, it is 3 copies of data, 2 different storages and 1 offsite backup.

3 copies of data. Make at least 3 copies of your data. One is on the physical device, and the other two are in other devices or storage types.

2 storage devices or storage methods. Hard drives, USB flash drives, SSD, cloud storage, and many more are examples. Choose at least two, so that if one fails, you can fall back on the other data backup.

1 Offsite backup of data. Make sure you have at least one copy of your data that is not in the same location or close to your workstation.

Although the 3-2-1 backup rule is considered to be the best in industry, it is not foolproof, as cyber criminals can use advanced technology and social engineering tactics to exploit networks and access data, including backups. Therefore, it’s impossible to completely prevent cyberattacks or their potential consequences, but it’s essential to stay vigilant and ensure that your data backup is in place and safeguarded at all times.

Challenges with the 3-2-1 rule and how Acronis can help

Cost:

Storing multiple copies of data can be expensive, particularly if you’re using cloud storage or other premium storage solutions.

It’s essential to factor in the long-term costs and potential savings associated with preventing data loss and downtime. Acronis data backup prices are affordable for small businesses. Pricing varies depending on the specific product and level of functionality required. Acronis offers a variety of pricing models, including subscription-based.

Complexity:

Managing multiple backups can be challenging and time-consuming, particularly if you’re using different types of storage devices.

With Acronis, you can conveniently manage multiple backups from a single location via centralized management. The platform also enables users to schedule automatic data backups at regular intervals. Acronis creates encrypted local backups and ensures the safety of the backup copy offsite by storing it securely on the Acronis cloud. The cloud backup is encrypted as well, and provides a secure and reliable option for disaster recovery.

Human error:

The 3-2-1 backup strategy requires human intervention to create and manage backups, which increases the risk of errors leading to data loss.

Since Acronis automates the majority of your data backups operations, there is little need for human intervention to manage backups.

Synchronization:

It can be difficult to keep multiple copies of data in sync, especially if the data is continuously updating. This can lead to inconsistent backups that are unusable in the event of a data loss.

Acronis includes backup validation features that help ensure the accuracy and completeness of backups.

Security:

Multiple copies of data increase the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access. It is important to ensure that your backups are properly secured and encrypted to protect against data theft or loss.

Acronis provides secure and reliable data encryption during data backup process, the cloud backup data is also encrypted, even during data transmission your data is encrypted. Along with this you have password protection which provides an additional layer of security to prevent unauthorised access.

Whether you’re looking to protect your personal data or your business data, VMotion has you covered. Our Acronis packages are designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large corporations.

To learn more about our Acronis backup solutions, contact our expert staff today. Give us a call at 061740740, or send an email . Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with a customized solution that meets your specific data protection needs.

At VMotion, we understand that data is one of your top priorities, and we’re committed to helping you protect it. Don’t wait until it’s too late – visit vmotionhost.com to explore our Acronis packages and take the first step towards protecting your data today