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Answer all the following questions, and add your score to
get your total 'Risk Score'. Use the table to estimate your risk. If you
have any questions about any of these items, please
contact us.
Less than 0 -
Very little risk.
You either don’t have very much critical data on your computer, or your
backup plan is probably adequate. Consider using a Remote Backup Service to
supplement your backups.
0 - 100 -
Slight risk.
If you experience a
non-catastrophic loss of data, you will probably be able to recover from it.
Generally, you are doing a good job with your backup plan, but should
consider improving. A Remote Backup Service can help you protect critical
files.
101 - 200 -
Moderate risk.
A loss of data from your hard drive
may not be recoverable. Your backup plan is not adequate and you are
at risk of losing data critical to the operation of your business.
201 - 500 -
High risk.
Any major data loss would be catastrophic, and would probably not be
recoverable.
Your business is at risk of failure if you lose data.
Over 500 -
Extremely high risk.
Your backup plan isn’t protecting your data. You could experience an
unrecoverable catastrophic data loss at any time which could
cause your business to fail.
What kind of data are stored on your computer?
Occasional letters and reports +10
Client Records +50
Accounting +100
Most critical business data +200
If all data on your computer were lost, and all backup tapes
destroyed, how long would it take one person to re-enter it manually?
1 Week +10
4 Weeks +30
6 Months +50
1 Year +70|
Over 1 Year +100
Do you keep paper records that you could use as a source to
re-enter lost computer data?
Yes -100
No +100
How often do you perform a full backup?
Daily -50
Weekly -0
Monthly +50
Yearly +100
How is the backup done?
Automatically -50
By a skilled IT person +10
Other +50
How long do you keep copies of your old data?
We use the same tape every day. +100
One Week +50
One Month +30
One Year -50
How often are backup tapes verified?
Every time a backup is done -50
Periodically +50
Never +100
How often do you re-evaluate your backup strategy?
Weekly -50
Monthly -10
Yearly +50
Never +100
Where are your backup tapes stored?
Off-site secure data storage vault -200|
At home -100
In a safe at the office -20
Next to the computer +200
We don’t do backups. +500
Who has access to your computers? (all that apply)
Trusted, computer-skilled employees -50
People with no computer training +30
Unskilled employees +50
Employees who will soon quit +100
Do you or any of your employees: (all that apply)
Install non-company software? +30
Borrow software from friends? +50
Access your computers by modem? +40
How many computers do you have?
1 +0
2-10 +70
11-20 +100
Over 20 +200
Do you have a computer network?
Yes +200
No +0 |
