Cloud Backup: How secure is it and how much does it cost?
Most decision-makers have now recognized that data backup is of fundamental importance for every company. However, there are still different approaches to solving the problem. In practice, however, these do not always exist in an emergency. Cloud backup plays an important role in modern data backup. The most important questions related to online data backup are:
- How secure is the data in the cloud?
- How much does data backup in the cloud cost?
The following article answers these two questions for you. At the same time, we explain why a cloud backup is the right choice and what advantages online data backup brings you.
Why is a backup in the cloud useful?
When it comes to data backup, redundancy is important. There is the so-called 3-2-1 backup rule, which provides a secure strategy for data backup.
An important point of the 3-2-1 backup rule is to create at least three copies. These must be stored on at least two separate systems. It is therefore necessary to secure the data in at least two ways. If you perform a local data backup, for example with an external hard drive or your own backup server, the rule is not met.
How vulnerable such a strategy is can be seen, for example, in a cyber attack with ransomware. The attackers often carefully spy on the network structures and look for backup systems. Then they not only encrypt your live systems, but also the data backup. Data loss can only be prevented if you also have a backup in the cloud.
How secure is the data?
Questions that we continually receive about cloud backup revolve around data security. This point is important and you should question the different providers carefully before trusting them with your sensitive company data.
We offer you this as part of our cloud services redCLOUD Backup at. Our backup servers are located in Switzerland. That is already an important factor. You should always make sure that the server is located in your home country. The data in the cloud is subject to local legislation and meets the legal requirements for data security.
Another important point is the cloud infrastructure. We at redIT rely on modern data centers with appropriate access controls. This ensures double the security of your data. On the one hand, no unauthorized persons gain access to the servers. On the other hand, the servers are also protected against failures of any kind. There are backup copies and redundant servers.
We also use state-of-the-art security solutions with early attack detection to prevent cyber attacks on our cloud infrastructure. Thanks to these extensive measures, your data in the redCLOUD backup is optimally protected from all possible dangers.
What are the advantages of a cloud backup?
The main advantage of a cloud backup is the physical separation of the data from your network. This means your data is protected from a wide range of threats. These include, first and foremost, of course Cyberattacks. But a natural disaster such as a flood or a fire in your office also puts your data at risk. These events would also destroy a local data backup.
Outsourcing data backup is therefore important to ensure spatial separation of data from your network. At the same time, you implement the 3-2-1 backup rule, which ensures a high level of protection against data loss.
With a cloud backup, you also save yourself the investment in your own data backup system. This solution is particularly interesting for start-ups and smaller companies with limited IT budgets. A professional data backup system is available to you without any investment costs.
Cloud backups are still known for their high level of data security. Storage takes place in large data centers. These are equipped with modern security systems. This affects both the digital security of the data and access controls that prevent unauthorized people from gaining access.
The ease of administration also speaks in favor of a cloud backup. The data is accessible at any time and from any location. The update process also runs completely automatically. The scope of services can also be adapted to your own needs.
The usefulness of cloud backup is increasing, especially with the establishment of broadband Internet via fiber optics and 5G. Even large amounts of data can be synchronized between your network and the cloud in a short time. This is important for a quick backup, but also for a quick restore.
These are the central advantages of data backup in the cloud:
- Protection against data loss
- an important part of a modern backup strategy
- easy recovery
- central access to cloud backup
Who is cloud backup interesting for?
Online data backup in the cloud is fundamentally interesting for all companies. This applies regardless of the size and type of data you process. Individual companies can use cloud backup as well as large corporations.
A cloud backup can be easily scaled and adapted to very different needs. This means that online data backup in the cloud is also suitable for the respective budget. For this reason, we at redIT offer different backup solutions that vary in scope. This means that individual entrepreneurs and SMEs in particular always receive the right solution.
How much does it cost and what criteria is used for billing?
The question of costs is of course a central point. As with others Cloud Services The calculation is made monthly and according to the power requirement. This ensures calculable costs and a precisely defined scope of services.
With the redCLOUD Backup “S”, for example, as a small company you receive a cloud backup with all the important functions. With 25 GB of storage space and unlimited data traffic, you can back up all your company data for less than CHF 20 per month. Our service extends up to the redCLOUD backup “XL”. Here you get 1000 GB of cloud storage space and backup options for virtual systems, Office 365 and other applications.
We offer you these different packages:
- redCLOUD Backup “S”: CHF 19.80 per month
- redCLOUD Backup “M”: CHF 98 per month
- redCLOUD Backup “L”: CHF 148 per month
- redCLOUD Backup “XL”: CHF 348 per month
The redCLOUD Backup: Online data backup in Switzerland
With our redCLOUD Backup, we offer you a data backup service that is primarily designed for small and medium-sized companies. Our servers are located in Switzerland, so your data is subject to local legislation and is stored securely.
Your redCLOUD backup grows with your company. Scalability is one of our key strengths. In addition, the integration of our backup solution is simple and versatile. You determine the retention time and set up the backup routine according to your wishes. Our cloud backup takes care of everything else. This means that you actually have no effort in everyday life and your data backup is always up to date.
Are you interested in online data backup? Then use our test offer for online data backup in the cloud. We offer you our redCLOUD backup service free of charge for 30 days to test. This gives you the opportunity to convince yourself of the performance of our cloud backup. About our Contact you will find the competent contact person at redIT.