Last week, we encountered two separate incidents that underscore an essential truth: the unexpected can happen, and if you don’t have a proper backup, you could face serious consequences. As such, backups Are Your Best Defence;
Incident 1:BitLocker Strikes Unexpectedly
A user with a laptop running Windows Home Edition applied an update and restarted, only to be met with a BitLocker recovery screen. The system demanded a BitLocker recovery key to decrypt the laptop. However, since Windows Home Edition doesn’t officially support BitLocker, the user never had a recovery key. The result? Their data was irretrievably lost.
(BitLocker is a data encryption feature built into Windows that protects your files by encrypting your hard drive. It ensures that only someone with the correct recovery key can access the data, even if the laptop is lost or stolen. This helps safeguard sensitive information against unauthorized access. Note that Windows Home Edition does not support Bitlocker whereas Pro and Enterprise editions do).
Incident 2: The Case of the Stolen Backup
In another case, a user diligently backed up their laptop to an external drive. Unfortunately, during a home invasion, their laptop was stolen. While the backup was left behind this time, it could have just as easily been taken, leaving them without any recovery options.
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Key Lessons Learned:
1. Unpredictable Events Happen – System glitches, theft, and even disasters can occur without warning.
2. Local Backups Are Not Enough – While external drives are a good first step, they are still vulnerable to theft or damage.
3. Automated Offsite Backups Are Essential – Secure, offsite backups ensure your data is safe and accessible no matter what happens.
4. Even if you run a Cloud Service like Microsoft Onedrive, there is no guarantee from Microsoft that your data is safe – you still need to back up the data independently!
In IT, one thing we’ve learnt in our 25 Years of providing IT Support – we don’t know what’s going to happen next…
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How Primeworks Can Help:
At Primeworks Networking, we specialize in implementing secure, automated backup solutions tailored to your needs. Whether it’s protecting against data loss from unexpected software issues or ensuring your data survives a hardware theft, we’ve got you covered.
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Take Action Today:
Don’t leave your data at risk. Contact us to discuss how we can help secure your information with the right backup strategy.
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 011-887-3900
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Closing Thought:
You never know what tomorrow may bring, but with the right precautions in place, you can have peace of mind knowing your data is protected. That is why backups Are Your Best Defence!
