Data Loss Prevention
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Data loss is extremely
disruptive to both individuals and businesses and data recovery can be a
costly process. It is therefore in
your best interest to take the time and invest the resources needed to
prevent data loss. In general: Back Up Your Systems Whether you use a
single notebook or desktop computer or are responsible for the corporate
server, backing up your data is fundamental to prevent data loss. Backing up data means making a copy of
critical data onto some other media and storing the back up separately from
the main file set in use. Practice Restoring from a Backup before you need it. “My backup worked
fine, however the restore did not”.
This is an old joke in the computer industry based on real life
disasters where someone diligently used a backup routine for months or years
with no hint of errors, then were unable to restore the data when they needed
it. No one ever tested the backup to
ensure that if it were ever needed, the restored data would be usable. Ha Ha
indeed! Never Upgrade without a Verified Backup Before upgrading any
system, perform a complete backup and restore procedure. Many data recovery cases involve upgrades
that have gone wrong. Prove that you
can quickly restore the status quo before embarking on an upgrade. Document Your Systems ØList your applications and ensure that you are regularly
backing up the data from all of them. ØOrganize all original software and hardware documentation
and original copies of software. Practice Preventative Physical Maintenance ØKeep the equipment under favorable environment conditions
regarding temperature and humidity. ØInstall protection from power outages and power surges. ØClean the dust from the inside of your system. ØClean tape and optical drives periodically through the use
of special cleaning disks and tapes. Take ESD precautions. (See Appendix C). |
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