What's your backup strategy when working remotely from Logan or the Gold Coast?

In the era of working from home, where threats like malware are all too familiar, the importance of backups can't be overstated.

As many Logan and Gold Coast businesses have shifted to a work-from-home model, there could be a significant gap in your IT security stack.

In this article, we'll discuss a quick solution to ensure your files are backed up, along with a more sustainable, long-term strategy.

Numerous small businesses in the Logan and Gold Coast areas have backup strategies dependent on their staff working from an office. This might involve a cloud backup allowing for data to be moved offline, ensuring that if something goes awry in the office, your data remains secure.

However, many of these strategies hinge on someone being physically present in the office at the time of the backup.

When working remotely, your first step should be to inquire with your current IT provider if your desktop, documents, and locally saved files on your laptop or computer are being backed up.

If you're uncertain as to why your files aren't being backed up, you can quickly remedy the issue by utilising Microsoft's OneDrive or Google's Google Drive.

Much like Dropbox, both OneDrive and Google Drive will automatically back up your work to the cloud when saved in a local folder.

If you need to move a considerable amount of data to these platforms, we recommend doing so just before you head to bed, as the uploading process will use a significant amount of your internet bandwidth.

Subscribing to Microsoft 365/Gsuite provides you with both OneDrive and Google Drive, allowing you to access your files from any device with the correct app.

Both Office and Google documents also offer a version history feature, enabling you to track changes and revert if necessary.

However, be aware that this doesn't replace a robust backup plan. You are responsible for saving the files in the correct location on your device.

As not all files are automatically backed up, hardware or security failures could result in the loss of important data. Your IT company should assist you in managing this risk.

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any concerns about the security of your company's data while working remotely from the Logan or Gold Coast areas.