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Data Protection and Recovery Handbook |
Data Loss Prevention for Personal UsersAll of the general prevention measures listed previously can be undertaken by personal computer users, depending on the level of importance they assign to their data. This section recommends the simplest level of data loss prevention.BackupPersonal users can simply copy important files to a floppy disk, CD, Zip disk or other removable media, label it appropriately and store it in case of future need, along with the original copy of any and all software programs they are using.More sophisticated users may want to purchase a specialized backup device (such as a Network Attached Storage [NAS] server, external hard drive or tape drive) or perhaps use Internet backup services to have "off-site" backup. They may want to get some help from a qualified technician to plan and implement a comprehensive backup routine. RestoreA casual user using an informal backup method such as the one described above can simply make sure they can read the data they have made copies of.The more sophisticated users need to document their specialized backup activities and make sure they can fully restore their system. Again, help from a qualified technician is recommended. |