Several different things can happen to your business if you don’t have data recovery software in place and there is an incident.  An organization can lose business. If you don’t have the right software in place, data breaches can also be expensive. Having clients’ personal information lost or corrupted and even stolen can result in legal action.

Here are some of the top reasons your business might be losing data.

Natural Disasters

Malware gets all the media attention these days. However, one of the other big reasons your business can lose data is natural catastrophes.

Earthquakes, fires, and floods are just a few of the ways your company can have your IT infrastructure compromised. It’s important to remember that FEMA reports almost 60% of small businesses don’t reopen after a major natural disaster.

Damaged Files

Data recovery software can help by recovering and restoring corrupted, inaccessible, and even deleted files. Of course, that includes those that have been damaged.

Human Error

There are more than a few ways that your data can be lost due to human error. Something as potentially serious as clicking on an unfamiliar link or even missing an update can cause problems. Human error also includes data loss through accidental deletion.

Malware and Other Cybersecurity Incidents

Ransomware is still a threat. Although attacks spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, this type of malware is still a risk in 2023. It’s important to remember that any industry can be the target of cybercrime and hackers looking to profit. Healthcare data contains high-value information, making it a particularly enticing target.

Supply Chain Issues

All businesses need to be mindful of using third-party vendors. Due diligence is an important part of making sure that your hardware- and software-based supply chains are secure.

Central Data Storage has been an industry leader in managed data backup and recovery for over 15 years. Get in touch with us today and ask about our data recovery software, UnisonBDR. You can use this product to restore any lost or corrupted data quickly and efficiently. Our experts quickly start the recovery process on the same day as an attack.