How to Protect Critical Data from the Risk of a Cloud Data Breach

Having a backup to cloud storage is an important consideration for quick access and data availability in the event of a data breach or cyberattack.  

 

On-premises storage and archive provide several advantages: 

• Fast and easy recovery. If your data is corrupted or deleted in the cloud, you can restore it from your on-premises backup without relying on your internet connection or your cloud provider. You can also access your data offline, in case of a network outage or a service disruption. 

• Control and customization. With an on-premises backup solution, you can decide how often, how much, and what data you want to back up, and how you want to store and manage it. You can also choose the backup software and hardware that best suits your needs and preferences. 

• Security and compliance. With an on-premises backup solution, you can ensure that your data is encrypted and protected from unauthorized access, and that it complies with the regulations and standards of your organization, industry and region. You can also avoid the risks and liabilities of storing your data in a third-party cloud service, such as data breaches, data loss, data theft, or data misuse. 

Some of the factors that you should consider when choosing a backup option are: 

• Storage capacity 

• Access speed 

• Durability 

• Security 

• Cost  

 

Two of the most promising backup options for cloud storage are LTO and Optical Disc: 

• LTO stands for Linear Tape-Open, a magnetic tape technology that offers ultra-high storage capacity and fast access. LTO tapes can store up to 18 TB of uncompressed data and up to 45 TB of compressed data and can transfer data at speeds of up to 400 MB/s. LTO tapes are also very durable, with a shelf life of up to 30 years and a high resistance to environmental factors. LTO tapes are encrypted and can be password-protected, ensuring the security of your data. . 

• Optical Disc is a digital storage technology that uses laser light to read and write data on a disc. Recent advances in technology will allow for capacity to store up to 1 TB of data per disc and can transfer data at speeds of up to 72 MB/s. Optical discs are highly durable (shelf life of up to 100 years), can be encrypted and password-protected, and are intrinsically immutable, providing additional security against data alteration or ransom.  

 

By having a backup to cloud storage with an on-premises solution, you can ensure the safety, availability, and integrity of your data, and avoid the consequences of data loss or data compromise. 

 

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