Hackers and the malicious apps they create are often targeted towards businesses more so than individuals. These threats pose serious risks for small business owners, who often have weak data security.
Reason #1: Protection from Hackers
Viruses, trojans, and ransomware can all pose problems for your small business and its day-to-day operations. What were you to do, if you were to turn on your computer and see a pop-up saying your computer had been taken hostage?
With regular data backups, you could wipe the computer and restore the data to get back to business as normal. Without one, you would be stuck either paying the ransom or potentially losing all your data.
Reason #2: Protection from Disasters
Another reason your small business needs to perform regular data backups is from physical disasters. A fire, broken water line, or another natural disaster could destroy your business and your computer equipment. Having a backup stored offsite ensures you can recover your data.
