EPSOM, UK – 9th June, 2015 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kroll Ontrack today released its most recent list of common IT administrator errors that can lead to data loss and network downtime. The findings indicate that the complexity in storage environments and sheer growth in data volume can result in serious data loss when human error strikes, leaving many organisations vulnerable to security risks and financial implications if they do not properly invest in and adhere to technology risk management policies.
“The complexity involved in managing today’s virtual IT environments combined with the growing amount of data that streams through corporate networks requires diligent IT administration and effective data management policies,” said Paul Le Messurier, Programme and Operations Manager at Kroll Ontrack. “Nevertheless, humans are not infallible, and accidental deletion or a failed backup can result in unknowingly losing customer or proprietary information, or the inability to access important evidence required to diagnose a security event.”
A recent EMC survey found that companies lose more than $1 million annually because of data loss and that 26 per cent of data loss instances are the result of accidental user error. In the event of a security breach, human error resulting in failed data backups could mean a company is without vital event log information to articulate where the attack or malware originated. Additionally, for organisations facing stringent regulatory requirements, a vulnerable information security landscape combined with inadvertent server deletion could lead to loss of audit evidence, leaving organisations open to incurring unnecessary and expensive penalties or litigation.
“Many organisations simply do not invest sufficient resources into understanding or developing policies based on threats and risk. Add to the mix common IT oversights, and you’ve got a compelling story for security vulnerability and data loss,” said Dr. Richard Scott, Director of Information Security, Kroll Ontrack. “Prioritising hardware upgrades, rigorously testing and validating IT network processes, investing in skilled and experienced professionals, and enlisting the support of a data recovery expert are fundamental precautions every business decision maker must consider.”
The following are the most common IT mistakes or oversights that could lead to data loss and security vulnerability, according to Kroll Ontrack:
Kroll Ontrack recommends IT departments follow these best practices in light of data loss, to ensure the best chance of an effective resolution:
About Kroll Ontrack Ltd.
Kroll Ontrack provides technology-driven services and software to help legal, corporate and government entities as well as consumers manage, recover, search, analyse, and produce data efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition to its award-winning suite of software, Kroll Ontrack provides data recovery, data destruction, electronic discovery and document review services.
For more information about Kroll Ontrack and its offerings please visit: Krollontrack.co.uk follow @KrollOntrackUK on Twitter or subscribe to the Kroll Ontrack Data Blog.
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