{"id":638,"date":"2021-10-12T14:04:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T14:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.extnoc.com\/blog\/?p=638"},"modified":"2025-09-24T08:50:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:50:50","slug":"secure-data-against-cyber-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.extnoc.com\/blog\/secure-data-against-cyber-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"What you Need to Know About Securing your Data against Cyber Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recommended Best Practices to Protect Yourself from Biggest Threats<\/h2>\n

Businesses of all sizes are realizing that the threat of a cyber-attack<\/a> is no longer an \u201cif\u201d but a \u201cwhen,\u201d as more than half of U.S. businesses suffered a cyber-attack in the past year. Properly protecting your data is necessary for business survival, especially in today\u2019s hyper-connected world. Everyone uses the internet constantly, and without preparation, your information is at risk of hacking or phishing attacks<\/a>. Fortunately, you can protect yourself and your data from malicious activity with the right precautions. Let\u2019s break down some of the biggest threats you face, and best practices for deterring them.<\/p>\n

Backup 3-2-1 Rule<\/h2>\n

Many people don\u2019t realize the importance of backing up their data until it\u2019s too late. This issue is so destructive that an industry study by The Diffusion Group found that 60 percent of companies that lose their data to an attack fold within six months of the attack. The Backup 3-2-1 Rule<\/a> is a good practice to follow if you want your business to avoid a similar outcome.<\/p>\n