Data protection measures safeguard critical information from theft, corruption, or loss. It becomes progressively more important as information accumulates. Nodes of information are often interconnected; losing or rendering even one data store could result in the loss or corruption of all connected parts. Stolen data can be used for blackmailing or ransom; corrupted files can destroy years of work, resulting in significant losses of time and money.
Moreover, many industries today have to comply with government data regulations and protect customer data from misuse. Companies and organizations rely on advanced data protection to detect and repel an ever-increasing number of cyber threats, and to have reliable backups in case of emergency.