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the implementation of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system in case of a power outage, a Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) in case of a hard disk failure, and the appropriate type of backup and recovery software and hardware to keep your information safe even if the building itself were to disappear.

The most important of these is the backup and recovery system. If you have multiple locations, then you should ensure that you maintain a copy of your backup at both the local server location and at an off-site location. If you have only a single location, then you may want to obtain a bank deposit box to store your off-site backup. In these days where we must expect the unexpected, having an off-site backup is not just an option, it is mandatory. Imagine losing not just the last few days of work in your company, but all the data ever created/stored there. In many cases, this would result in the bankruptcy and closure of the business.

Summary:

As the network administrator to a small or medium-sized business, you are responsible to keep information safe. By performing a risk assessment, then utilizing that risk assessment to create a plan to address the three legs of the security triad, you are preparing for the worst, and ensuring that your company and your employer are safe from the dangers that we know lurk on the internet. Unless of course you actually like to fight the constant fires. But the best compliment a boss can offer, is the pay raise for doing your job right.

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