A valid data backup is essential to prevent business disasters.  Technical and data support systems rely on backup files to alleviate the headache of computer and work downtime.  Protecting data and network security is on the forefront of many business continuity plans.  Continuing with business as usual after network and data security problems is not unheard of, as long as the business has the right information security plan in place.  What separates businesses from one another is not the backup plans, but how they are implemented.  Many businesses fail to revise their backup plans as business changes, creating a stir when the backup is needed.  Successful businesses take the time to frequently audit their security backup plans and review procedures and protocol.