b'Associate Member News2024 WPMAEXPO Presidential SponsorThe SHI s m & Educational Session Presenter The SHIELDELD smfor Business OwnersWhy Should Your Business Have A Data Backup Strategy?Your business data is important, and losing it could be catastrophic. A data backupstrategy can help ensure that you can recover critical business information after an incident.Cybersecurity Tips for Effective BackupsNo business can ignore the risk of losing data from cyberattacks, system failures, or naturaldisasters. Consider the following: 3-2-1 Data Backup Strategy: A strategy for data safety that includes three copies of data saved on two different media, with one copy stored off-site. Cybersecurity Awareness: Train staff and establish clear policies. Introducing toolslike simulated phishing can help test your employees for preparedness.Reliable Backup Storage: Choose secure servers or cloud-based systems to houseThis article is for generalyour information.information andrisk prevention only and Set Backup Schedules: Regular backups can prevent significant data gaps.should not be consideredAssign responsibility to a key person or team. legal or other expertadvice. The recommenda-Regularly Assess Cyber Risks: Evaluate cybersecurity programs and policies totions herein may help reduce, but are not adapt to evolving challenges. guaranteed to eliminate, any or all risk of loss.Key Benefits of a Data Backup Strategy Examples shown are forillustrative purposes only. The information herein mayThe following can be factors to think about when putting your data backup strategy together:be subject to, and is not a substitute for, any laws or Business Continuity: Protects against cyberattacks, disasters, and human error;regulations that may apply. Qualified counsel should beensures critical operations run with minimal downtime.sought with questions spe-Data Integrity and Security: Secures customer and business data; prevents loss,cific to your circumstances. 2025 Federated Mutualcorruption, and unauthorized access with encryption.Insurance Company.Regulatory Compliance: Meets data laws to avoid fines and shows commitment February 18, 2025 to ethical standards.Customer Trust and Loyalty: Builds confidence with reliable data protection andstrengthens relationships through trust. Support for Innovation: Ensures stability for growth and enables adoption of new technologies to stay competitive.Start taking data backups seriously today. Federated offers a variety of cyber securityrisk management resources to consider, including Cyber Safety (Powered by Zeguro), TrainingToday by BLR, and KnowBe4. Reach out to your local marketing representativetoday for more information. S64 www.wpma.com / Spring 2025'