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Home > Blog > Why You Need to Back Up Your Agency Data
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Why You Need to Back Up Your Agency Data

As an insurance agent, you have to manage a lot of information. You also probably store most, if not all this information on computer networks.

Byimage of two men working with data security implementing a backup system, you can reduce the risk of data losses that might compromise security. What can you do to implement these processes?

How Backups Work

When you perform a system backup, you essentially make a copy of all the data on your existing networks. If done correctly, you’ll keep an extra copy of company and consumer information. That way, if something happens to your original data, you can turn to the extra copies.

Backups can happen in a few of different ways. Two common processes include:

  • External backups let you transfer data from existing hard drives to other drives. You can often keep these drives on or off the agency’s premises. You can usually easily plug these drives in and withdraw the information.
  • Cloud backups place data in an online cloud. Therefore, you can access the existing data from almost any computer, anywhere.

Often, you can set up backups to occur automatically. You can also let them overwrite previous backups. That way, you'll keep data current and consistent across platforms. An IT professional can help you set up backup schedules. They’ll ensure these backups have proper security to keep data as safe as possible.

The Importance of Data Backups

With regular backups, you can improve the overall efficiency of your business. For example, if you experience sudden data losses or deletion, you’ll have a copy to turn to. Also, in the event of cyber theft, hacks or ransomware attacks, you’ll likely still have secure information in another place. That might help reduce the severity of the occurrence.

Protecting Yourself with Cyber Liability Insurance

Another important type of data protection is cyber liability insurance. Though not a backup system, this commercial asset does protect data. In cases of data losses, privacy breaches and data theft, this coverage can help you pick up the pieces. Cyber Liability Insurance helps with data recovery, identity theft monitoring for customers harmed by the loss, etc. 

Consider your cyber liability insurance as a support for your backup systems. Together, the two will make your agency, your insurance data and your clients more secure.

Also Read: Commit to an Annual Cyber Safety Review

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