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I finally got a chance to see “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” recently (I know, I’m late to the game, but I was off my feet for a few weeks around the holidays). It got me thinking about data backups and data security. Whether you\u2019re in a small business, an enterprise, the Imperial Forces, or just backing up a home computer, the same rules apply.<\/p>\n

Spoiler Alert<\/b>: If you haven\u2019t seen “Rogue One” and don\u2019t want any plot details leaked, skip this blog post if you want to stay in the dark.<\/p>\n

Test Your Security<\/h2>\n

The Imperial databank on Scarif is an impressive facility with only one way on and off the planet. That Shield Gate is one heck of a firewall. But Jyn Urso and Cassian Andor prove that Imperial security is fallible. No matter how good you think your data defense is, it can probably be better.<\/p>\n

Conduct regular reviews of your backup and data security strategies to make sure you\u2019re not leaving any glaring holes open that someone can take advantage of. Regularly change passwords. Use encryption. Here\u2019s more on how we use encryption<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Back Up Redundantly<\/h2>\n

Scarif is the only place in the Galaxy that the Empire is keeping a copy of the plans. If you only have one backup, it\u2019s better than nothing\u2014but not by much. Especially when Governor Tarkin decides to test his new toy on your planet. Better to back up in at least two places.<\/p>\n

We recommend a two-step approach<\/a>. In addition to the live data on your computer, you should keep a local backup copy on-site in case you need to do a quick restore. Another copy in the cloud (not Cloud City) will make sure that no matter what happens, you have a copy you can recover from (that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for).<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t already have a backup strategy in place, make sure to check out our Computer Backup<\/a> Guide for lots of information about how to get started.<\/p>\n

Check Your Backups<\/h2>\n

One other thing we learn from the Death Star plans<\/a>\u2014the Empire didn\u2019t manage version control very well. Take a close look at the Death Star schematic that Jyn and Cassian absconded with. Notice anything\u2026off?<\/p>\n

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Yeah, that\u2019s right. The focus lens for the superlaser is equatorial. Now, everyone knows that the Death Star\u2019s superlaser is actually<\/em> on the northern hemisphere. Which goes to show you that Jyn and Cassian made off with a previous backup, not the current data.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to test your backups<\/a> periodically to make sure that the files that are important to you are safe and sound. Don\u2019t just set a backup system and forget it\u2014verify periodically that the data you actually need is being backed up. Also verify that all<\/em> the data you need is accounted for.<\/p>\n

Restoring your data shouldn’t be as hard as massing a rebel assault on Scarif. There\u2019s another practical reason to test your backup and restore process periodically\u2014so you\u2019ll be familiar with the workflow when it matters. Catastrophes that require data recovery are fraught with enough peril. Don\u2019t make it worse by learning how to use software on the fly, otherwise you might end up like an X-Wing hitting the Shield Gate.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re One With the Force and the Force Is With You<\/h2>\n

Data security and backup doesn\u2019t need to be a battle. Develop a strategy that works for you, make sure your data is safe and sound, and check it once in a while to make sure it\u2019s up to date and complete. That way, just like the Force, your data will be with you, always.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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