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If you’re faced with a data loss emergency, you might be considering DIY recovery software v. a data recovery service provider. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of this important choice. Note: If your hard drive is making clicking, whirring, or grinding sounds, or refuses to boot up, power down your computer immediately. Repeated attempts to turn on the computer or reboot it could cause permanent data loss. Once your computer is off, it’s time to consider your best course of action for recovering the lost data Using DIY Data Recovery Options: Pros Even professionals will admit there are a few benefits to DIY data recovery. It’s free or cheap – People looking to save money often turn to…

By: John G. Laskey, Security Researcher for the InfoSec Institute. About an Incident Response Plan An incident response plan is a company’s critical resource during a cyber attack or other computer disaster. These plans are usually created only after an attack occurs, but they’re needed to help prevent and mitigate cyber threats. They identify current risks, assess damage, and lay out the necessary steps to respond during a critical event. Business continuity plans should also address data recovery. Although they cost time and money upfront to create, they can save a company millions in damages by preparing personnel and systems for a possible attack. A recent report from Bryan Cave’s Global Data Privacy and Security team indicates that companies with an incident response plan…

There’s a new kid in town in the connectivity game, and he’s focused on speed rather than convenience. In 2001, Intel and Apple co-developed the Thunderbolt connector, a fatter and faster pipeline for data transfer. But it never took off, other than for high-end applications. Instead, the ubiquitous USB connector just keeps getting better and better. The latest incarnation of USB connectivity, USB-C, is compact, reversible (and we hear choirs of techie angels sing!) and handles power, data transfers and display output on the new MacBook. In an article published on TheVerge.com, an Apple spokeperson says, “As long as we were going to include a port for charging the new MacBook, we wanted to make sure it was the most…

Small business owners face a constant threat of employee theft and fraud, and it doesn’t start and end with the bookkeeper, either. In today’s digital age, many employees have access to the network, which could pose a security or data loss risk if that employee is ever fired or laid off.  Not only should you monitor your social media channels (especially LinkedIn) if you fire a tech savvy employee, but you also want to preserve the integrity of your network. It wouldn’t be hard for an employee to go in and wipe a remote server, delete your cloud backups or plant a virus that will wreak havoc on your network. Ideally, your IT staff can block access to the servers,…

With storage media giant Samsung’s introduction of their 1 TB flash drive this month at CES, it’s important to take a look at how to protect these tiny (and getting tinier) portable USB drives from mishaps that can cause data loss. From the obvious to – well, actually, most of it is pretty obvious… here are a few pertinent reminders to protect your USB drive from a data recovery emergency. 1. Check your pockets –We’ve received our share of USB drives that look like they’ve been through the ringer – and, in fact, the wash and rinse cycles, too. This simple step can save you time, money and immeasurable stress: check your pockets, including shirts, pants and coats, before you…

It’s not quite as small as a typical USB thumb drive or key drive, but it’s pretty close. Measuring a few millimeters shorter than a credit card, the new Samsung Portable SSDT1 stores one terabyte of data for techies on the go. It’s showing this week at CES 2015 in Vegas, along with a host of other exciting hard drive technologies. Pricey But PracticalThis much storage in such a small space, with the lightning fast speed and durability of a solid-state disk drive, doesn’t come cheap. The 1TB version lists for $600, with smaller 250GB and 500GB models going for $180 and $300, respectively. The 1TB drive will likely find a home with graphic artists and video professionals looking to…

We typically reserve our blog to share with you news on the latest data storage technology, data backup techniques, and other information of interest to computer users, IT professionals and business owners. But we’d like to take a short break to remind you why 24 Hour Data should be your go-to choice in a data recovery emergency. It’s not just because of our knowledgeable data recovery specialists or our friendly service, although these things are definitely important. Here are three reasons our past customers have cited as the most important reasons for choosing 24 Hour Data in a data recovery emergency.  1. Industry High Success RateWe are happy to tell you about our hard drive recovery success rate, the highest…

Many businesses today use SQL servers to store mission critical files. It’s important to have data back-up and emergency data restore processes in place if your server crashes. Even more importantly, it’s important to have the right data back-up processes in place, which will minimize your data loss risk in the event of an emergency. If you’re a database administrator or project manager, it’s important to evaluate these three critical factors before choosing a backup method for your SQL server. 1. What’s Your Recovery Time Objective? Your Recovery Time Objective, or RTO, is how long it takes to restore your data and get the system running again. How many minutes can you reasonably afford to lose without it negatively impacting the company’s bottom…

In a recent blog post we discussed the importance of testing your data back-ups and restore methods to ensure you can access your data in an emergency. It’s equally important to test the other protections you have in place that can help prevent a data recovery emergency, including your uninterruptible power supply. What Is an Uninterruptible Power Supply?An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS, is simply a battery back-up for your computer or other electronic equipment. The UPS should work even if you lose power in your home or office. Having a reliable battery backup can help prevent data loss if the power goes out. Testing Your UPS The Easy WayTesting your UPS is easy. Simply charge the UPS by means…

Data loss is devastating to a business. No matter who you are or what type of business you have, if you lose data, you’re well on the way to losing clients. Data loss can be devastating to a company. If your CRM software fails and you lose your sales leads, you’ll lose potential revenue. If you’re running an e-commerce site and your data is damaged or corrupted, who knows how many sales you could lose?   No one wants to continue working with a company that can’t keep a handle on their sensitive information. Make the most of your data backup and you’ll find that you’re keeping more than information, you’re keeping profits. Who Experiences Data Loss? Over 5% of…