Regardless of the type of nonprofit you operate, all organizations have one thing in common: You manage a wealth of personal information, and the importance of data backup is paramount.<\/p>\n
Nonprofits handle information from a variety of people, including employees, volunteers, board members, donors, and even subscribers receiving your weekly emails. This kind of data is essential for conducting day-to-day operations, growing your organization, and providing customers with effective services.<\/p>\n
Still, that same information can also be a vulnerable point \u2014 or even a target.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Recognizing the importance of data backup, implementing a comprehensive backup and recovery plan for your nonprofit\u2019s data is critical. Here are five reasons why.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [Related: <\/b>Data Security Best Practices for Law Firms<\/b><\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n Backing up your data is a great idea for a variety of reasons. However, it\u2019s also probably a step that nonprofits must take.<\/span><\/p>\n While the U.S. doesn\u2019t have specific national statutes in regards to nonprofit data backups, each state and sector has specific privacy policies and regulations for managing, sharing and securing confidential data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Implementing an effective data backup plan and following state policies for reasonable data security practices help your organization remain compliant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cybercriminals are a significant cause of data loss. <\/span>A recent study<\/span><\/a> shows that 68% of all organizations have experienced a cyberattack that compromised their confidential data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most prevalent forms of cybercrime is ransomware. Hackers send a download link or attachment that encrypts or locks up an organization\u2019s data when clicked. For users to safely access the data, the hacker demands a ransom in exchange.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Backing up your nonprofit\u2019s data can make wiping your systems clean and restoring this information viable solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [Related: <\/b>Healthcare Cybersecurity: Where To Start<\/b><\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n Data backups can also safeguard information in the common cases of human error or natural disaster.<\/span><\/p>\n Human error can occur in so many forms: a coffee spill, a dropped laptop, a lost tablet or an accidental file deletion. While these types of errors typically affect only a small amount of data, they can still create obstacles for your nonprofit\u2019s daily business operations. That\u2019s especially true if the data in question is personal, financial or time-sensitive.<\/span><\/p>\n Natural disasters, like earthquakes, fires, floods and hurricanes, can also damage any organization. If your organization stores data on-site only, a natural disaster can be absolutely devastating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Having backups of your nonprofit\u2019s data \u2014 particularly on a software-as-a-service platform like the cloud \u2014 can make restoration simple.<\/span><\/p>\n Data backups also minimize downtime. They allow your staff to focus on getting back to furthering your organization\u2019s mission in a shorter time if data loss occurs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The cost of downtime can be extremely harmful to operations, especially if you work with a smaller nonprofit organization. Even if you don\u2019t lose revenue directly during a data breach, you undoubtedly suffer from lack of productivity because all efforts go toward restoring data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Having easily accessible and managed backups helps your team move smoothly through the recovery process to prevent high costs and keep everyone on track.<\/span><\/p>\n [Related: <\/b>The Importance of Cybersecurity for Engineering Firms<\/b><\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n Let\u2019s face it: If your organization suffers a loss of confidential data, you\u2019re going to lose some trust among members, donors and the public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Maintaining a positive reputation is an invaluable asset for nonprofits. That reputation allows people to believe in your cause and trust that you know what to do to further your mission. Maintaining managed backups can ensure your organization\u2019s data \u2014 and your reputation \u2014 is secure.<\/span><\/p>\n At CMIT Solutions of Bellevue<\/a>, we understand the struggles, IT concerns, and the importance of data backup that nonprofits face.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Many nonprofits suffer cyberattacks that result in data loss. Then, they discover that their accessible data backups are either outdated or nonexistent. This type of loss can be extremely detrimental to your organization\u2019s goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n CMIT Solutions team members are leading industry experts. When it comes to data backups and recovery services, we\u2019ll get you back up and running in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n Contact us today<\/span><\/a>, and let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n1. Keeping Your Organization Compliant<\/span><\/h2>\n
2. Protecting Against Ransomware with Data Backup<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Safeguarding Against Disaster and Human Error<\/span><\/h2>\n
4. Minimizing Downtime with Data Backup<\/span><\/h2>\n
5. Maintaining Your Reputation<\/span><\/h2>\n
Have a Solid Data Backup Plan With Professionals Like CMIT Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n