Regular backups can help prevent a loss of data and essentially prevent wasting time, money, and resources. One suggestion is to use the 3-2-1 rule which consists of:
Additionally, the best kind of backups are automated and occur at regular intervals. However, backups should not be assumed, and actions should be taken to verify that the data is indeed being backed up. Last, data restoration procedures should be learned before they are needed in order to avoid panicking over the situation.