Statistics on small business ransomware attacks in the last 12 months
of organisations had to cease business operations
immediately because of ransomware
have suffered a data breach
81%66%
have experienced a cyber attack
were victims of ransomware
35%22%
Google, Dropbox or iCloud Backups verus Oz Backups solution.
Unlike the above providers, Oz Backups provides a complete solution that implements backups, security, monitoring and recovery. Online services such as Google, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud and others place your data in a non-encrypted and easily accessible format that leaves it vulnerable to Ransomware and other viruses and may not comply with Australian laws and regulations.
Daily USB Disks or Tape backups vs Oz Backups Cloud Solution
Backups using USB drives, tapes or other physical mediums are not reliable. They are fragile, prone to Ransomware and other malware infections and most importantly they are not tested for successful recovery. USB disks and tapes are thing of the past and no longer provide adequate level of protection modern day businesses need.
Where are my backups stored?
All Oz Backups infrastructure is located in Australia and is subject to Australian Privacy Laws. In addition to our systems, all support staff are local too.
Are my cloud backups secure?
We take information security as highest priority. All backup data is encrypted with a strong random password and AES256 encryption method (uncrackable). In addition to encryption, our systems are heavily secured using military grade network and security infrastructure such as Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet etc.
Can any IT guy set up cloud backups?
The answer is Yes, but most IT companies use 3rd party products and shared cloud storage that doesn’t provide the
Why is having a secure cloud backup so important?
correct level of security or guarantee of recovery in event of a disaster such as virus or ransomware. Oz Backups provides an A to Z service, but also a peace of mind with our daily reports sent directly to your address.
Am I protected against Ransomware and other viruses?
Yes, Ransomware is unable to replicate to Oz Backups Cloud infrastructure, hence your backup data is always safe. 100% guaranteed. We provide 2 copies of the backups, one on an encrypted device at your location for fast recovery and another copy on the Oz Backups secure cloud infrastructure.
Do I need to upgrade my internet connection?
No, you don’t need to upgrade your internet connection. Our service works equally well on both ADSL and NBN.
How quickly can I recover my data in an event of a disaster?
Depending on the type of disaster, your data can be recovered within minutes. For complete loss of data, we provide multiple tiers of recovery. Such tiers include recovery within our cloud, download of data from our cloud, delivery via encrypted USB directly to your premises etc. No matter what the disaster is, we have you recovered.
How are backups monitored and are they tested?
Our systems monitor all backup operations 24/7. All backups are automatically mounted and recovery is tested every day.
How long are my backups kept for?
Data is kept forever. Recovery points are maintained at 12 months or longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
With so much media and government focus on how personal data is handled, it has never been more important to implement a secure cloud backup solution and recovery processes.
Avoiding business disruption or legal implications due to sensitive data loss following an unfortunate event of a virus infection, server failure, data corruption, fire, flood or theft is one of the biggest challenges Australian businesses face.
