You’ve heard the horror stories: ransomware attacks, fried hard drives, or just plain user error — all leading to one thing: data loss. Whether you’re running a Fayetteville business or managing your personal files, having a solid backup strategy can be the difference between disaster and recovery.

At Silver Knight PCs, we always recommend one core strategy: the 3-2-1 Backup Rule.

What Is the 3-2-1 Backup Rule?

It’s simple, flexible, and still the gold standard in 2025:

Here’s how it breaks down:

📁 3 Total Copies

Your original file + two backups.Think: your work laptop, an external hard drive, and a secure cloud account.

💽 2 Different Media

Don’t keep all your backups on USB drives. Use different types of storage: SSDs, HDDs, external RAID arrays, or NAS.

☁️ 1 Offsite Location

A cloud backup or drive stored somewhere physically separate from your office or home. This protects against fire, flood, or theft.

Why Fayetteville Businesses Can’t Ignore It

• Storms happen — North Carolina weather can be rough.

• Hardware fails — Hard drives and flash storage don’t last forever.

• Cyberattacks are rising — Ransomware is targeting local businesses more than ever.

• Human error — Mistakes happen. Files get deleted, overwritten, or corrupted.

With the 3-2-1 method, even a total system failure won’t stop you from recovering your files.

Bonus Tip: Automate It!

You don’t need to back up files manually. Use tools that:

• Run automatic daily or hourly backups

• Sync to the cloud in real time

• Alert you if backups are skipped or incomplete

At Silver Knight PCs, we set this up for clients with managed backup solutions — so you don’t even have to think about it.

Ready to Protect Your Data?

Don’t wait for a disaster to test your backup plan.

🛡️ Get protected with our business and personal backup packages.📞 Call 910-500-0015 or📍 Visit our Commercial Services page to get started today.