Any business in the world that relies on data needs to understand that their data is exposed to a vast variety of threats every day. These threats come in various shapes and sizes and from numerous sources, each one promises a daunting reality if your data is not protected or backed-up. Legislation in South Africa now stipulates that it is a legal requirement to keep electronic records. Failure to do so can lead to large criminal fines or lengthy prison sentences.

Factors that can contribute to the loss of data:

 NATURAL
  
 MAN-MADE
 Fires
    Theft
 Floods
  
 Human error
 Earthquakes
  
 Disgruntled staff

 Lightning
 strikes

    Magnetic damage
   Power surges
   Software or hardware failures
   Improper use of e-mail and the  Internet Viruses
   Industrial espionage/hacking

If you identify just one of the above as a potential risk to your company’s data, you need to take immediate action. The fact is that all companies that do not store their backups off-site with Backup Storage Facilities may be vulnerable to a few, if not all of these risks.


Your Data Risk

Select the statement that best represents your company's current backup from the list below:
Your company does not backup at all.
Your company backs up onto the company server or onto removable media like CD-ROM and this is kept in a drawer or locked up in a cupboard.
Your company backs up onto removable media and puts it in a safe on the premises, stores it in someone’s home or takes it to a bank for safe keeping.
Your company stores its backups with a company that does not specialise exclusively in data.
Your company stores its backups off-site with Backup Storage Facilities.