The Critical Role of Redundant Backups for Small Law Firms
Reliance on a single backup can lead to catastrophic consequences. For example, if a law firm experiences a cyber-attack or a hardware failure, a single backup could be destroyed right along with all the original documents and data...
The Importance of Multiple Backups
Your law firm handles an extensive amount of sensitive data, ranging from client information to privileged work product. For small law firms, protecting this data must be a top priority, one that often takes a back seat to more pressing problems involved in running a firm. Multiple, regularly tested backups need to be automatic. The reality is that any backup system may ultimately fail or simply stop functioning when needed the most, rendering your firm vulnerable to major data loss.
Why One Backup is Not Enough
Reliance on a single backup can lead to catastrophic consequences. For example, if a law firm experiences a cyber-attack or a hardware failure, a single backup could be destroyed right along with all the original documents and data, leaving the firm in a precarious position. Redundant backups serve as additional safeguards against disasters and even simple but heart-stopping errors. They add layers of protection, the Plan B for the failure of your main backup.
Financial Implications of Data Loss
The difficulty and expense of recovering from data losses cannot be overstated. Those losses dwarf the small expense of subscribing to an additional backup service.
When a law firm loses critical documents and data, the process of recovery can be both time-consuming and costly. Not only does the firm face the loss of fees due to disrupted operations, but it may also encounter reputational damage. The costs associated with data recovery can escalate rapidly, especially for documents and data that are irreplaceable.
Most small firms do not test their backups!. Testing is vital. Not only does it assure you that the backups are working properly, but also can identify potential failure points in the restore process before they become hidden issues.
Importance of multiple backups
The importance of adopting multiple backups cannot be overstated. These systems secure your critical data and maintain the continuity of your work for your clients. They protect your reputation in a workplace where you are almost entirely dependent on your computers systems.
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