Norton Cloud backup: protect your files against data loss

Losing important files and data is something everyone wants to avoid. That's why it’s better to be well-prepared for the worst, and Norton Cloud Backup helps with that. Norton 360, known for its all-in-one security, offers Norton Cloud Backup as a way to securely store backups so you're protected from data loss. In this article, you’ll learn how Norton Cloud Backup works and why making a backup is so important.

What is Norton Cloud Backup?

Norton Cloud Backup is an essential feature in the Norton 360 packages that allows you to easily create automatic backups of important files and documents. This feature ensures that your photos, videos, and documents are safely stored in the cloud, and you always have access to this data.

What is a backup?
A backup lets you create a copy of your files and store them safely in another place, like an external drive or in the cloud (online). This way, if something goes wrong, you can always restore your files. It's essentially insurance for your digital belongings, so you never lose anything important.

What is the Cloud?
The cloud is like a secure storage space on the internet where you can keep files like photos, documents, and important data. Instead of storing everything on your computer or a USB stick, you can save your files in the cloud and access them later from any internet-connected device, like a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

The Norton Cloud offers an extra secure place for your files. For instance, if something goes wrong with your computer, you can easily recover your data via Norton Cloud. It's like a digital safe—always accessible and secure.

Cloud Backup: secure and accessible

The Norton 360 products come with a set amount of cloud storage, where you can safely store your backups. The advantage of cloud storage is that you have access to your data anywhere. So, no matter what happens to your devices, you can always rely on the backup in the cloud.

Included cloud storage per package:

• Norton 360 Standard: 10 GB of cloud storage.
• Norton 360 Deluxe: 50 GB of cloud storage.
• Norton 360 Premium: 75 GB of cloud storage.
• Norton 360 Advanced: 200 GB of cloud storage.

Why Cloud Backup is safer than a backup on a USB stick or network drive

Cloud backups are safer than a backup on a USB stick or network drive mainly because cloud services invest heavily in advanced security measures and regular software updates. These backups are automatically updated and resistant to physical damage such as fire or theft, thanks to storage in well-secured data centres. In addition, they use strong encryption to protect your data and are accessible from any location with internet access. All of this makes cloud backups a reliable choice for securely storing important files.

Why making a backup is important

Backing up your data is important to avoid losing your documents due to things like a malware attack, a hard drive crash, theft, water damage, or dropping your laptop. If you don't make a backup, there's a good chance you’ll lose all your files if any of these situations occur.

Of course, Norton does everything it can to prevent viruses on your device, but things can also go wrong due to human error. For example, you might accidentally dismiss a Norton alert, or disable the antivirus for some reason.

The advantages of backing up with Norton 360:

• Protection against data loss.
• Security against ransomware and viruses.
• Easy recovery of files and documents.

How does Norton Cloud backup work?

Norton Cloud Backup works on the "what, where, when" principle. This means you can set up what you want to back up, where you want to store the backup, and when you want the backup to be automatically created. Your digital data is valuable, whether you’re a student or a retiree, and a backup ensures that you can protect this data no matter what happens.

What, Where, When Backup principle:
Want to create really good backups? Use the what, where, when principle.

• What (What do you store?): This refers to the files you want to keep. Think of important documents, photos, videos, and other data you don't want to lose. Make sure you have a list of what you want to back up.
• Where (Where do you store them?): This is about where you store your backups. You can store your files locally (like on an external hard drive) and in the cloud, such as Norton Cloud. Norton Cloud ensures that your documents, photos, and videos are securely stored externally and protected against local problems like hardware failure or theft.
• When (When do you make backups?): It’s important to back up your files regularly so you always have a recent copy. This can be daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on how often you make important changes to your data. Norton Cloud can automatically create backups in the background, so you don’t have to remember to do it yourself.

With Norton Cloud, your files are securely stored externally, fulfilling the "Where" of the principle: an external location. Since the cloud can create automatic backups, it also takes care of the "When," so you don't have to manually keep track of everything.

With these three simple steps (What/Where/When), you can ensure your important documents are always safe and accessible.

Why choose Norton 360 with Cloud Backup?

The built-in Cloud Backup feature is what makes Norton 360 stand out from many other antivirus packages. With Norton 360, you're not just protected against viruses and malware, but also against data loss. No other antivirus package combines this comprehensive protection with seamless Cloud Backup. No matter what happens to your device, your backup is always accessible. An essential feature for anyone who values their digital data!

Conclusion

Backing up is crucial to avoid losing important files due to unexpected events like computer crashes, malware, or theft. Norton Cloud Backup offers a reliable and secure solution by automatically backing up your data and storing it in the cloud. Thanks to Norton’s "What, Where, When" principle, you can easily decide which files to store, where they will be kept, and when the backups will occur. This not only makes the process user-friendly but also guarantees that your files will always remain safe and accessible, no matter what happens to your devices.