Back it up Terry! (Week 8)

 

Data back-ups are a simple concept, at least on the surface level. The average user probably uses the cloud as a quick way to back up some personal data, but what happens when that back up fails? While some may think of it as a ‘set it and forget it’ type thing, but in reality, it should be looked at as ‘what if?’. Especially when that data includes private or sensitive information.

With that said, what if the data you stored in the cloud was compromised, corrupted, or even disappeared? Even when you use a cloud environment as a back-up, it should never be the only method, as anything can happen. As a best practice, and one of the things highlighted in my Cloud Computing & Governance class this week is the necessity of having multiple back-ups. Following the 3-2-1 rule.

What does that mean? It means that a user should have 3 backups, the one that is being used in current time, and 2 on different storage types. For example, storing one on a USB and one on a disk. But, 1 of the copies should be stored in a different location. Why you ask? Let’s say there was a natural disaster, or someone broke into your house and stole your computer… having a back-up that is separate or in another location, it still gives you the ability to retrieve your data. How much data you get back though, will greatly depend on how recent your back-up is, and how often you perform back-ups.

 

Do you have a solid back-up plan? Whether you are running an organization, or storing data on a personal level, having a solid plan can prevent you from losing everything.

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