Keeping data safe requires careful consideration. Dangers to data lurk in various places, and this should not be taken lightly, especially for companies that have important and sensitive data on their computers.
Even on the backup, data can still be attacked by computer viruses or hackers, in the worst case deleted or spied on. You are now rightly asking yourself: But how can I be sure that my data is really safe? There are modern solutions for this, which are shown here.
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Usetwo mini USB hard disks as backup data carriers, which you alternately take with you to the business and bring back home in the evening with the backup loaded. If you have a safe, you can put these hard disks in the safe. Only connect the hard disks to your computer for the time of the backup with the backup software so that viruses and hackers cannot access the hard disk. Encrypt the backup data with a password that contains at least 6 characters, including different upper and lower case letters, and at least one number and one special character, so that your data cannot be spied on. Be aware: someone could steal your hard disk with the backup on it - whether in the office or on the road. An encrypted backup is therefore essential.
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Use a network hard disk as the destination for your backup or alternatively a separate computer in your network that serves as a backup server. Only access this data carrier via a UNC network path. It is best to add a $ sign to the share name for the network disk so that this share name remains hidden in the network and cannot be tracked down by anyone. Do not set up any network drives for the backup disk, otherwise viruses could very easily find this disk and destroy data on it. Encrypt the backup data with a password that contains at least 6 characters, including different upper and lower case letters, and at least one number and one special character, so that your data cannot be spied on.
If you want double protection, back up your most important data to a remote FTP server. Here too, you should encrypt the data with a password that cannot be easily cracked.
Check your backup regularly. You will be amazed at how quickly data can be lost despite backups. Do you still know the decryption password? Can the data still be restored? With a complete bit-by-bit backup check, you can test whether all data can be restored from the backup without any problems, or where there may still be weak points.
About the Author Urs Langmeier Founder and CEO of Langmeier Software
I don't want to complicate anything. I don't want to develop the ultimate business software. I don't want to be listed in a top technology list. Because that's not what business applications are about. It's about making sure your data is seamlessly protected. And it's about making sure everything runs smoothly while you maintain full control and focus on growing your business. Simplicity and reliability are my guiding principles and inspire me every day.
