In the digital age, local server storage presents significant challenges that go beyond the apparent conveniences. As cyber threats evolve and natural disasters remain a reality, it is crucial to understand the associated risks and consider safer alternatives.
According to GMS Seguridad, cyber attacks in Mexico have increased by 65% in 2023 compared to 2022³. Additionally, ransomware , or data hijacking , was the main threat to companies in the first half of 2022, with an increase of 42%².
Regarding information leaks , in the first three quarters of 2022, 36 billion records were exposed¹ .
One of the critical aspects that is often overlooked is the vulnerability of physical servers to natural disasters. Extreme weather events , such as earthquakes , floods , fires or storms, pose significant risks to the integrity of local servers . Loss of valuable data and operational disruption can be devastating consequences.
These events can affect the availability of local servers and, therefore, the ability of companies to access their information. Additionally, natural disasters can damage local servers and cause data loss. For example, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 caused the loss of 850 billion bytes of data ⁴.
Preventing and mitigating the risks of local storage involves taking proactive measures . The implementation of frequent and geographically dispersed backup protocols, as well as the use of redundancy systems , are key strategies. Migrating to cloud storage services also offers an effective solution to reduce exposure to catastrophic events and ensure operational continuity.
In the Manufacturing industry, there are high-level specialized solutions, such as SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services supported by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and which are now included in the acquisition of new licenses, or can be enabled for existing accounts. These capabilities play a critical role in mitigating risks and improving collaboration . By hosting data in the cloud, vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters or local incidents are reduced as well as prevention of cyberattacks . Additionally, remote accessibility and real-time synchronization facilitate collaboration between geographically dispersed teams, improving efficiency and information security. The ability to perform automatic backups and manage design reviews centrally further helps ensure the integrity and availability of critical data.
If you require advice or a consultation at no cost, you can schedule it now. At DMD we will help you evaluate the risks and provide you with the best solution to protect your information and promote your collaboration.
1 Cyberattacks rose 65%, with banks and industrialists being their targets
https://www.larepublica.co/empresas/reporte-ciberseguro-2023-a-empresas-y-sectores-3701737
2 Hacktivism, deep fakes and fraud: attack trends in 2023
https://expansion.mx/tecnologia/2022/12/07/tendencias-ciberataques-2023
3 Natural Disasters Can Set the Stage for Cyberattacks – Stateline.
https://stateline.org/2021/10/25/natural-disasters-can-set-the-stage-for-cyberattacks/
