The importance of a good backup, also for SMEs

Cybersecurity is crucial for SMEs in Spain, where only 10% have a backup. A human error or a cyberattack can compromise years of work, so it is vital to implement measures such as backups, antivirus and computer security training.

In countries such as Spain where the business fabric is full of SMEs, it is essential to also count on good training regarding IT to optimize the company's best possible performance.

The importance of cybersecurity is something people are starting to be aware of, not only in big companies but rather in small companies and freelance workers. However, risks are not limited to those coming from cybercriminals. An innocent negligence, just a human error with no bad intentions can make lots of years worth of work go to waste, worst case scenario.

In Spain, according to INCIBE (National Institute of Cybersecurity), only 10% of the SMEs have backups

That is why whether you're a big company, a medium-sized one, a small business or just any individual, if you keep important information in your computer it is key to have a backup to ensure that data in case of a security failure or an accident.

Currently, in Spain, according to INCIBE, (National Institute of Cybersecurity), only 10% of SMEs have their backups. It is worth highlighting that the more the company keeps growing in size, the more its concerns regarding security. However, no company is free from becoming the target; moreover, SMEs are the target of more than 40% of cybercriminal attacks.

It is just a simple anecdote, but if you actually pay some attention you will see that backups are so important that they even feature movies and TV shows, as we already saw in previous articles in Sex and the City, when Carrie's computer broke down, or in that scene from Parks and Recreation, where Donna, knowing that her company's employees can make mistakes, she's cautious and has an updated backup.

How can SMEs protect their data?

Now we'll see some basic points of a company to set the foundations for cybersecurity. Most companies not having an IT team or the possibility for that is a fact, but investing on hiring experts or a specialized company for that case is no doubt a safe bet for your company's continuity.