Data Loss Can Be Prevented

Data Loss Prevention

You need a data protection and recovery program in place before a disaster occurs. The statistics speak for themselves: disasters, accidents, and other unforseen obstacles can - and will - occur. Preparation is the best available insurance you have against data loss. .

How does data get "lost?"

• Human error
• Business sabotage
• Viruses or "worms"
• Hardware/software failures, updates, and upgrades
• Disasters such as flood, hurricane, fire, or power outages

Business Data Loss Consequences

• Hurricane Katrina left businesses without physical facilities for systems and personnel
• August 2003 blackout - 93% of the companies that lost their data for 10 days filed for bankruptcy
• Small companies average six data loss episodes per year
• Less than 20% of small business transfer their data offsite

• Up to 8% loss of customer revenues
• $100/ per customer record to notify customers and restore data
• Data losses are greater on laptops and PCs