World Backup Day remembered to backup before pack-up

World Backup Day is celebrated every year on March 31st as a reminder for people to back up their important data and files. It is a day to raise awareness about the importance of data backup and to encourage individuals and businesses to take the necessary steps to protect their valuable information. This Day is a reminder to back up your important data and files before it's too late.

“Data loss is a silent killer that strikes individuals and businesses without warning. It can happen due to hardware failure, cyber-attacks, or natural disasters, and the consequences can be catastrophic. The financial and emotional toll of data loss is immeasurable, and it can leave a lasting impact on your life and your business. That is why data backup and recovery should be a top priority for everyone.

As we approach World Backup Day on March 31st, it's important to remember that data loss is a possibility. So, take a moment to reflect on your data backup strategy and ask yourself, "Is it enough?" With the constantly evolving threat environment, traditional prevention measures are no longer sufficient. You need to invest not only in a solid backup approach but also in a multitier data protection architecture that ensures resilience, durability and more importantly restore so your business is always on.

With World Backup Day upon us, it’s important to understand the power of keeping your most precious data safe and protected. As you likely already know, cloud is the predominant means for transferring and sharing data in many organizations today, and a recent CSA study found that cloud storage apps specifically were the most popular avenue for sharing data.

India is a country that heavily relies on digital technology and generates a vast amount of data. However, despite the importance of data backup, many individuals and businesses in India still do not take it seriously or do not have the necessary knowledge and skills to back up their data effectively.

Because your data is now everywhere, beyond just your traditional data centers and hard drives, making sure that your backups of sensitive data in the cloud are secure means a strong data protection strategy, implementing zero trust principles, is paramount.

This World Backup Day, let's make a commitment to protect our valuable data and build a meaningful recovery strategy. Remember, data backup and recovery is not an afterthought - it's a critical component of any IT infrastructure.” Celebrating this day can help raise awareness and encourage individuals and businesses to take proactive steps to back up their data.

Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, President & CEO, VARINDIA