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Data Backup & Recovery
Data backup means securely saving copies of your files and systems so you can restore them if something goes wrong.
- Ransomware attacks: Target vulnerable systems, stealing files or demanding large payments.
- Data loss: Without strong backups, you risk losing your data permanently.
- Faster recovery: Organisations with backups recover 50% faster.
- Cost savings: Backups can save up to AED 186,000 in losses.
Example: An employee lost important files due to a ransomware attack, but the organisation that used backups was able to quickly restore the data and reduce financial losses.
- Back up regularly:
Daily: to protect customer data and transactions
Weekly: for operational data and workplace stability - Secure your backup systems:
Make sure backups aren’t directly connected to your network to prevent cyberattacks - Keep an offsite copy:
Use secure cloud storage or encrypted external drives - Be audit-ready:
Backups help you stay legally compliant and prepared for audits
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Protect yourself:
- Back up regularly:
Daily: to protect customer data and transactions
Weekly: for operational data and workplace stability - Secure your backup systems:
Make sure backups aren’t directly connected to your network to prevent cyberattacks - Keep an offsite copy:
Use secure cloud storage or encrypted external drives - Be audit-ready:
Backups help you stay legally compliant and prepared for audits
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