In today’s digital world, protecting your practice’s critical data is more important than ever. A 3-2-1 backup strategy is a best practice for data security, ensuring you can recover from hardware failures, cyberattacks, or accidental data loss. Here’s how it works and why it’s essential for your business.
What is the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy?
The 3-2-1 rule is a simple but effective approach to data backup:
- 3 Copies of Data – Maintain at least three copies of your data: the primary data and two backups.
- 2 Different Storage Types – Store backups on two different types of media to reduce risk (e.g., a NAS and external drives).
- 1 Offsite Copy – Keep at least one backup offsite to protect against physical threats like fire, theft, or natural disasters.
How We Implement 3-2-1
Our backup solution follows this strategy to provide comprehensive data protection:
- Primary Data – Your active files and databases are stored on your local server.
- Local Backup on NAS – A NAS provides a redundant, high-speed backup solution, ensuring rapid recovery if a local failure occurs.
- Rotating External Backup Drives – Two external hard drives rotate daily or weekly, backing up data from the NAS. One drive remains onsite, while the other is stored securely offsite, ensuring a physically separated copy of your data.
- Cloud Backup with Axcient x360 Recover – Your critical data is encrypted and backed up securely in the cloud. This offsite backup protects against disasters like fire, theft, or cyberattacks, ensuring business continuity.
Why This Strategy Matters
- Resilience Against Failures – Redundant local and offsite backups prevent data loss from hardware issues, accidental deletions, or cyber threats.
- Fast Recovery – Local NAS backups enable quick recovery, minimizing downtime.
- Disaster Recovery Protection – Offsite backups in the cloud safeguard against catastrophic events.
- Compliance & Security – Axcient x360 Recover ensures encrypted, secure backups that meet industry standards.
Contact us today to Learn More!
By implementing the 3-2-1 backup strategy with Axcient x360 Recover, a NAS, and rotating external drives, we provide a robust, multi-layered approach to data protection. This ensures your practice can recover quickly and efficiently from any data loss scenario.
If you have any questions or would like a quote for implementing a 3-2-1 backup strategy at your practice, please reach out today to schedule a consultation with Cornerstone Computer Solutions.