Hurricanes, tornadoes, solar flares, oh my. What do all these have in common? Each year they’re the cause of data loss that can cripple any business and destroy personal property. But many of us are unaware of the, ahem, disastrous effects that forces of nature can have not just on our data, but our lives. Did you know, for example, that 70% of businesses that experience data loss go under within a year? This Disaster Preparedness month, we’re offering tips on how to keep your business running and digital possessions secure no matter what nature throws at you.
Take a look at some of the natural disasters that commonly threaten people’s data security:
- Tornado/Hurricane
- Flood/Electrical Storm
- Earthquake/Fire
- Solar Flare
That’s not to mention man-made disasters such as:
- Viruses
- Theft
- Destruction of property
- Liquid spills
Threats such as these can be just as devastating to our digital lives as they are to the physical property we own. If the device on which you keep your data is destroyed, your data goes with it. But if you backup your data to the cloud, it will remain safe from natural disasters and easily accessible on any of your devices.
Here are a few ways IDrive can keep you afloat during data disasters:
- Universal Backup: IDrive users can backup all of their data from any smartphone, tablet, or computer into a single IDrive account, and restore any data right from the cloud. This ensures business continuity, as well as personal peace of mind knowing all of your precious family photos and other important files are safe no matter what happens to your devices. IDrive is compatible with the Android, iOS, Mac, PC, and Linux platforms.
- Security and Privacy: Any data backed up using IDrive is automatically secured with military grade 256-bit AES encryption. IDrive users also have the special option of choosing a private key that only they know, so no one, not even IDrive, can unlock their data. With IDrive, your data is safe from deliberate threats such as theft and viruses in addition to natural disasters.
- Automated Backups: Data is constantly being accrued on your devices, and it can be a challenge remembering to backup your new files. That’s why IDrive lets you schedule your backups, so new and updated data is backed up as soon as possible. You’ll be secure without having to manually back up your new data before disaster strikes.
- Mobile Backup: The average household owns at least 5 devices, including smartphones and tablets. IDrive offers award-winning mobile apps for iOS and Android, allowing users to backup and restore their cell phone data from anywhere. If disaster strikes, chances are someone in your family or office will lose their phone or tablet. With IDrive, you can restore any data to a new device in the disaster recovery process.
This Disaster Preparedness month, secure your data with IDrive.
