Cloud Backup
Cloud backup is the automatic saving of your business data — files, customer records, emails, financial data — to a secure remote server over the internet. If your laptop is stolen, your hard drive fails, or ransomware strikes, a cloud backup means you can restore everything quickly. Services like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Backblaze offer affordable cloud backup for small businesses.
Real-world example
A solicitor's office suffers a ransomware attack that encrypts all files on their server. Because they had automated daily backups to Microsoft OneDrive, they restore everything within 3 hours and avoid paying the ransom.
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