In today’s digital world, preserving data is more important than ever. Whether you’re an SME or a large enterprise: the security, integrity, and availability of data are crucial for the success and continuity of every organization. That’s why making backups is not just a technical requirement, but a strategic decision that should not be overlooked.
In this blog, we delve deeper into the importance of backups and explain how we – as a managed hosting provider – play a key role in ensuring the security of our customers’ data.
What is a backup and why is it important?
A backup is simply a copy of important data. The purpose of a backup is to protect data against loss caused by hardware failure, technical issues, human error, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. Without a solid backup strategy, such incidents can cause irreparable damage, such as loss of customer data, financial documents, medical records, or even business information.
Although backups may seem simple, setting up a reliable system requires more than just manually copying files. A streamlined and automated approach is needed, so there is no temptation to skip or forget backups.
How does Shock Media ensure reliable backups as a managed host?
At Shock Media, we understand that data security and backups are essential for continuity. As a managed host, we take responsibility for the integrity, security, and availability of our customers’ data. Below we explain how, as a managed host, we ensure reliable and secure backup solutions for our clients.
(Multi-)Daily Automatic Backups
We ensure that all data, from files to databases, is backed up automatically at least once a day. Thanks to our automated processes, our clients can be confident that all their data is always safe, even if unexpected issues arise.
Secure storage in geographically separated data centers
Our backups are stored in data centers within the Netherlands. The backups are always geographically separated for extra security. This means that even in the event of an extreme disaster, such as a natural disaster or terrorist act, the risk of permanent data loss is minimized.
Extra protection against ransomware
Our backup locations are not directly connected to the internet and cannot be accessed from our customer environments. This backup infrastructure is therefore even more heavily protected against unauthorized access. Our backup systems automatically retrieve the data themselves, making data loss caused by ransomware or hackers virtually impossible.
Easily view backups via my.shockmedia.nl
Through our customer portal my.shockmedia.nl, available backups can be easily viewed. This ensures it’s always clear which restore points are present.
Proactive monitoring and support
We continuously monitor our systems to ensure backups are performed correctly and stored safely. If anything goes wrong during the backup process, it is immediately detected and resolved.
Periodic manual checks for integrity
In addition to our automated checks, we also periodically perform manual restores from our backups. This enables us to verify the integrity of the stored data and detect any issues early. This way, we guarantee that backups are not only made, but are also truly reliable and fully restorable.
Reliability and compliance
Shock Media meets the highest standards for data security and privacy, such as ISO27001, as well as SOC2 and ISAE 3402. We ensure that data is protected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, such as the GDPR.
Scalability and Flexibility
When it comes to backups, Shock Media not only offers reliable and secure solutions, but also the flexibility and scalability required. This includes increasing storage capacity, adjusting backup schedules and retention, or restoring specific data.
The importance of a reliable backup plan
A solid backup plan not only provides peace of mind, but also plays a crucial role in continuity. Loss of data can not only damage customer or patient trust, but also bring legal, financial, and even criminal consequences. A well-managed backup plan prevents this risk and ensures rapid recovery is possible after a disaster.
Moreover, a robust backup system helps meet legal requirements for data storage and protection, such as the GDPR for European companies. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to very high fines.
Questions about how we can help with backups or other managed hosting services? Feel free to contact us!
